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Wednesday-Thursday, August 28-29, 2013

Volume 94/Number 103 I 50 cents

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Hill-Gustat Middle School has seven fewer students than Sebring Middle School, making it the second largest middle school in
Highlands County.

Nearly

12,000

students

in county

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR
sgholar@newssun. corn
SEBRING The new school year
means thousands of local students are get-
ting into a regular routine in the class-
rooms across the county. But just how
many students are bustling through the
halls and filling the cafeterias everyday?
The Highlands County School District
Management Information Systems (MIS)

Department has an answer to that question
after only five days into the school year.
School enrollments are up slightly for
the current school year. The total number
of students enrolled in Highlands County
schools is 11,970. Last year's enrollment
totaled 11,886.
Students in elementary schools make up
just shy of 50 percent of the student popu-
lation in the county. A total of 5,898 stu-

Middle
Avon Park
Hill-Gustat
Lake Placid
Sebring

High
Avon Park
Lake Placid
Sebring

2012
695
698
635
707

2012
940
729
1589

2013
683
725
610
705

2013
936
775
1627

dents in kindergarten through fifth grades
are enrolled this year. High schoolers
come in second for enrollment this year
with 3,338 enrolled in the county's three
public high schools.
Middle schoolers make up the smallest
part of the student enrollment with 2,696
in classes in sixth through eighth grades.
See COUNTY, A6

Champion for Children

Award finalists selected

Will be presented during Sept. 26 gala

By SAMANTHA GHOLAR
sgholar@newssun.corn
SEBRING For it's 14th year, the
Champion for Children Foundation (in
partnership with the Children's
Services Council) has announced its
five nominations for the annual Judge
Clifton M. Kelly Champion for
Children Award.
The six people one couple and

four individuals have been chosen
and the date has been set for the 14th
annual gala at Grace Bible Church on
Thursday, Sept. 26.
"The Finalists, all dynamic child
advocates who have successfully
impacted the lives of thousands of chil-
dren in our community, will be honored

See CHAMPION, A4

Courtesy photo
The
Champion for
Children
Award is
named in
honor of
Judge Clifton
M. Kelly, who
died in
2005. Kelly
designed a
crime preven-
tion curricu-
lum and text-
books still
being used to
teach chil-
dren.

Claims effort is under
way to terminate
police pension plan
By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
(lirihtoplih'rtiftlllC', ii' IL '% %I// Coil/
AVON PARK In a heated discussion
that resolved nothing, the city council's regu-
lar meeting Monday night dealt with compli-
cated police pension and Government in the
Sunshine law issues.
The only agreement between the various
parties was that more face-to-face talks are
necessary. A joint meeting between the police
pension board and the city council was
scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the coun-
cil chambers.
City Manager Julian Deleon brought two
See PENSION, A5

By BARRY FOSTER
News-Sun correspondent
LAKE PLACID It took 14 hours, but power
was restored Monday afternoon following an
explosion and fire at a Glades Electric sub-station
in the Highlands Park Estates.
Glades Electric spokesman Paul McGehee said
crews had to bring a mobile sub-station trans-
former from Moore Haven to restore service to
the nearly 1,300 customers that lost power about
12:45 Monday morning when the unit there went

down and suffered what has been estimated at at
least a half-million dollars worth of damage.
"This is a wonderful unit. It can be used pretty
much as a standard sized sub-station," he said.
"It's basically the same kind of unit as the one we
had, mounted on a mobile base."
The mobile sub-station can perform the same
function as the stationary unit, taking power off of
transmission lines. It then converts the electricity
from transmission voltage to distribution voltage
and carries it over the lines to homes and busi-

nesses where it is transformed down again to the
standard 220 volts for residential and commercial
use.
"It usually comes in around 14,400 volts before
it is taken down to distribution voltage,"
McGehee said
In the past, the mobile unit has been pressed
into service to provide electricity during natural
disasters or as a surrogate while Glades Electric

See FIRE, A4

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APYA resident arrested for

punching staff member in mouth

By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY
christopher tuffley@ne wssun. corn
AVON PARK One
week after a resident riot at
the Avon Park Youth
Academy a participant's
reported actions showed he
hadn't learned a thing.
While the campus was
returning to normal, repairs
completed or well under
way, the Polk County
Sheriff's Office announced
Zayroux Cleveland Graham,

Shooter

made

list of

victims

LAKE BUTLER (AP)
A former Florida truck
ing company employee
who went on a weekend
shooting rampage left a
handwritten note that list
ed his four victims, three
of whom died, investiga
tors said.
A Union County sher
iff's spokesman says
David Griffis died
Tuesday, three days after
he was shot in the stom
ach by Hubert Allen Jr.
Union County sheriff's
Lt. Lyn Williams said
three days of interviews
with people who knew 72
year old Hubert Allen Jr.
haven't turned up a
motive for Saturday's
shooting spree centered
around Pritchett Trucking
Inc., but his targets
weren't random.
"Further investigation
revealed by a handwritten
note at Allen's house that
this was a premeditated
event targeting these indi
viduals," according to a
news release. "The note
did not reveal a motive."
The Rev. Patrick
Maxwell of Victory
Christian Center said even
family members do not
know why Allen went on
the shooting spree. Allen's
daughter and grandchil
dren are members of
Maxwell's church and
went to their home on the
day of the shootings to
comfort and counsel them.
"We all hope and pray
that some answers come
out, but unfortunately the
only person that knows is
no longer with us. He
slipped into eternity,"
Maxwell said.
On Saturday, Allen
drove to a location owned
by his former boss,
Marvin Pritchett, the
trucking company's
founder. He shot and
killed former co worker
Rolando Gonzalez
Delgado, 28, around 9
a.m., then went a short
distance and killed
Pritchett, 80, who began
the company in 1980.
Allen, at one time, was
considered his top assis
tant.
A few minutes later,
Allen pulled over where
another former co worker
was driving a farm tractor,
exchanged words with
him and fired a shotgun,
authorities said. The vic
tim, 66 year old Lewis
Mabrey Jr., was in good
condition.
Allen then went to the
company's headquarters
in Lake Butler and shot
44 year old Griffis in the
stomach, the sheriff's

office said.
Allen killed himself at
his nearby home. Deputies
recovered a .22 caliber
rifle, a .410 small bore
shotgun and an unfired
.32 caliber handgun.

17, went looking for trouble.
Just before 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Graham allegedly
attempted to enter an off
limits building. Confronted
by a G4S employee,
"Graham flinched at (the
staff member) as if to intimi
date him. Graham appeared
to walk away only turning
back and striking (the
employee) in the mouth with
a closed fist," a PCSO press
release said.

Concerts

The employee did not
fight back, although his
lower lip was cut and he was
knocked to the ground. The
sheriff's office was called, a
deputy arrived and placed
Graham under arrest. The
employee declined medical
attention.
Graham was transferred to
the Juvenile Assessment
Center for processing. He
has been charged as an adult
with a third degree felony,

battery on detention
staff/juvenile probation offi
cer.
The press release reports
Graham was incarcerated at
APYA in January for carry
ing a concealed weapon. He
also has two other battery
convictions from when he
was 13 one in March 2009
for battery on a law enforce
ment officer and another in
September the same year for
simple battery.

set for AP Bandstand
P .1 '

Courtesy photo
The Avon Park Breakfast Rotary Club and the Avon Park CRA are presenting a series of
concerts at the Bandstand on Main Street. The first event will be held on Sept. 28 with
folk music by The Broken Road Band (pictured). The co-sponsors of this event are Winn
Dixie and David Ailstock, owner of 18 East restaurant. The concerts will be from 5-8 p.m.
and it is suggested that you bring your own chair. There will be multiple food and drink
booths for each event. The season's concert schedule is: Oct. 26, Lotela Gold ('50s and
'60s music); Nov. 30, California Toe Jam Band; Jan. 25, 2014, The Shannon Reed Band
(country); Feb. 22, Heartland Pops and Doug Andrews and Emanon (big band and jazz);
March 29, Ransom Band (blues).

Blessing of the Businesses

set for Sept. 11 in Sebring

By BARRY FOSTER
News Sun correspondent
SEBRING Once again,
the Orange Blossom City
will host the annual
"Blessing of the Businesses"
This year the event will be
held at the Jack Stroup Civic
Center in the Allen Altvater
Cultural Complex on Sept.

The event has been held
locally several times in the
past. Sometimes it has been
held as a breakfast event,
but this time it will be a
luncheon and program fea
turning 10th Judicial
Circuit Court
Judge Angela I-
Cowden as the
keynote speaker.
"This is an
event where we
invite the business
community and
governmental enti-
ties to come that
together for a time ch
of prayer for their
businesses, t
employees and our
community,"G
Sebring Mayor
George Hensley He
said. "We believe Sc
that prayer nr

changes things."
The initial idea came from
the "Blessing of the Fleet
and the Blessing of the
Marketplace" held in the
Florida community of Destin
for the past 60 years.
"Once a year they have a
program where the pastors
of their community come
together to bless the boats
and their captains," Hensley
said.
The concept transferred to
Highlands County to bring
together the businesses and
have a time of lifting up and
promoting God and faith
within the business commu
nity.
"There will be both spon
scored tables and open seat
ing as well," said local attor

ney John McClure, who also
is helping to organize the
event. "Each table will have
a 'prayer captain' who will
be a pastor, a layperson or
other person of faith in the
community who will talk
with the people at the table
and get their prayer needs."
Later, there will be a time
of prayer to specifically
address those needs.
The Master of Ceremonies
will be George Hall of the
Avon Park Lakes Baptist
Church. In addition to office
ating the program, Hall is
scheduled to sing a
duet with church
deacon and busi
ness partner Devon
Donaldson.
Additionally,
Pastor Robert
Shannon of the
el eve Wings of Faith
Church will be
rayer featured.
lges "He will be
leading us in spe
S. /cial prayer as
well," McClure

eorge
ensley
bring
nayor

said.
Organizers
emphasized that
they hoped to draw
members of the

business communi
ty, not simply business own
ers but others within the
structure of the business as
well. It also will provide
Christian businesspeople an
opportunity to interact and
network with each other
while lifting their needs to
The Lord in prayer.
The Blessing of the
Businesses will be held Sept.
11 and will run approximate
ly an hour.
"The doors will open at
11:30 that morning and we
promise to have it all fin
ished up by 1," Hensley
said.
The luncheon will be
catered in by Chef Mac
Gentleman of the Palms of
Sebring. Dinner will be $12

each. Those wishing more
information may email
organizers at blessourbusi
ness@gmail.com or visit the
Facebook page at Blessings
Of The Businesses.

Com m uniy Briefs........................

June, Istokpoga
aquatic plant
management
meeting set
LAKE PLACID The
public is invited to attend a
meeting to review and
comment on Illinois
pondweed in Lake June
and the Lake Istokpoga
aquatic plant management
plan for 2013 14.
Representatives from the
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
and Highlands County will
be available to answer
questions about the plan
ning process. The meeting
is from 10 a.m. to noon
today at H.L. Bishop Park,
10 Lake June Clubhouse
Road.
Public input from user
groups on the Sebring
Lake Placid area is critical
to create a well balanced
approach to managing
aquatic plants.
"This meeting is part of
an ongoing process that
will maintain a regular dia
logue with stakeholders.
We hope everyone interest
ed in aquatic plant man
agement efforts will attend
this meeting and provide
input," said FWC invasive
aquatic plant biologist
Kelle Sullivan.

For more information
about invasive aquatic
plants, visit
MyFWC.com/Wildlife or
call the FWC's Lakeland
regional office at (863)
648 3200.

Celebrate Literacy
Day with Florida
State Parks
SEBRING Join Park
Manager Steven Dale for a
Read with a Ranger Story
Hour hosted by Highlands
Hammock State Park. The
story hour will be from 10
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
7 in the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC)
Museum, 5931 Hammock
Road. Dale will read a
selection of stories and
poems that celebrate the
natural world.
Be transported from
ancient times and the wis
dom of traditional North
American Indian stories
and the world's great
nature myths to the con
temporary present "Where
the Sidewalk Ends"
through this collection and
other selections from Shel
Silverstein's deliciously
funny, sometimes sad,
often quirky, and always

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total support for a 24/7 paid fire depart-
ment, and rejects and disapproves of
the rumors saying it may be closed
down.
If it had been left at that, there
wouldn't be a problem. Rumors have
been flying about fire protection and it
makes total sense for the council to
make a public, unambiguous statement
of support.
The resolution, however, steps over
that line, expressly accusing Sally
Perry, Association of Federal, State,
County and Municipal Employees
union vice-president, and Foster of
spreading "inflammatory, disingenuous,
fallacious and salacious" rumors about
the fire department.
Deleon played a portion he'd taped

TODAY'S LETTERS

Overpumping and
sinkholes

Editor:
Regarding the overuse of
water for landscaping in
Sebring Country Club
Estates, does it matter if res-
idents are willing to pay
more for the overuse? The
fact is that that overpumping
is a major factor in sinkholes
because it removes tons of
support water. Underground
water holds up the layer of
limestone that our sandy soil
sits on. Where the limestone
is thinner, it collapses. The
limestone being remnants of
ancient sea creatures is
porous and erodes easily.
A few weeks ago when
filling a black bucket with
well water I noticed that it
came out milky white for
awhile. That is my own
direct experience with the
erosive nature of this under-
ground limestone crust deep
beneath the sand.
Yes, the limestone layer
may be somewhat thicker
along the ridge of central
Florida, but I have lived in
Highlands County long
enough to remember watch-
ing a small house, off U.S.
27 on the opposite side of
Sun 'N Lake sink. It sank
very slowly over weeks of
time eventually into total
non-existence. Since no one
died and it happened so
slowly, it seemed like a non-
event at the time. I've since
found no record of it on the
Web.
I call upon any sugges-
tions to offer Commissioner
(Greg) Harris, the owner of
the Country Club facility,
since he has reported he has
tried for years to curb the
extreme overuse.
Roberta Peck
Sebring

Ignoring history
Editor:
What type of government
will give the most longevity
to its principle?
When we look at history,
we see that the demise of all
governments has been for
the same reason, greed.
Taking too much from the
citizens for what ever rea-
son. In ancient history a
great amount was taken for
large armies for either
offense or defense and to
build the kings treasures.
Today too much is taken to
aggrandize government
workers and to provide
excessive amount of welfare
and subsides. Greece and
Spain and other nations can
attest to this. The United
States is headed in this
direction with its 16 trillion
debt.
Is there anything we can
do to keep the Republic,
which our founding fathers
gave us?
Did the founding fathers

Council meetings instead.

When it comes to personalized poli-
tics, the City of Charm has few rivals,
certainly none here in Highlands
County.
The council's regular Monday night
meeting was a perfect example of tar-
geted attacks. Barry Foster, news direc-
tor for the Cohan Radio Group, former
full-time reporter for the News-Sun and
current correspondent, was one focus of
anger.
Anyone who knows or listens to
Foster knows he is a man of passionate
opinions and isn't shy about expressing
them. We are not endorsing any of his
views here.
Our issue is with city resolution 14-
11, brought to the council by City
Manager Julian Deleon. It declares

ue to place politician in
office that promises to take
other peoples money to take
care of the poor?
What is the roll of govern-
ment? 1. Provide for the
defense. 2. Make rules and
regulations that concerns the
obedience of Life, Liberty
and the pursuit of happiness.
3. Provide and regulate
interstate transportation.
In the primitive stage of
society very few laws and
rules were present. As time
went on, more and more
laws and rules were added to
enhance the common interest
of the community. The test
of time removed some laws
and rules because of the
adverse effect on the com-
mon interest. ...
Russell Errett
Sebring

3 will receive
American FFA
Degrees

Editor:
Congratulations to three
Highlands County recipients
that are among a record
number of 113 from Florida.
This is a huge record for
Florida FFA as we typically
have an average of 40-50
applicants each year.
The American FFA Degree
is awarded to FFA members
who have demonstrated the
highest level of commitment
to FFA. 3,577 FFA members
will be recognized during
the Eighth General Session
of the 86th National FFA
Convention & Expo in
November held in
Louisville, Ky. Oct. 30-Nov.
2.
The American FFA Degree
ceremony will broadcast live
on RFD-TV and stream live
on iHigh on Saturday, Nov. 2
at 7:45 a.m. ET.
Recipients from Highlands
County are: Mitchell
Guerndt, Avon Park Sr.; Tara

write anything into the con-
stitution that would hold
greed at bay? ...
The framer of the
Constitution provides three
branches of government,
Legislature, Administration
and Judicial, in the theory
that each would keep an eye
on the other two branches.
Boy were they wrong.
Congress and the President
have thumbed their nose at
the constitution while the
judicial has fallen asleep
while collecting money from
the taxpayers. The SCOTUS
would rather side with some-
one who denounces the first
amendment than to chastise
Congress and the President
for making laws that is
destroying the economy that
is putting our country into
bankruptcy. Is that promot-
ing the general welfare.
Does anyone oppose to
having, or close to having,
just compensation? Economy
revolves around the produc-
tion and distribution of
goods. So how do we deter-
mine what is just compensa-
tion for workers' pay or what
consumer pays for that
goods. ...
Charity is not an act of
just compensation. There is
nothing in the constitution
that prevents an individual
from using their own money
for charity purposes. The
individual can put restriction
and obligations on the
receiver of their charity. The
government is a different
story.
Congress was given the
right to tax and spend and
borrow. But what in the con-
stitution that would limits
congress, as they are doing,
from over spending and tax-
ing and borrowing that is
putting our republic into
near bankruptcy. ...
Are we really a nation of
compassionate people? Does
this hold up when we contin-

of Foster's radio show for the council.
Foster clearly says he is expressing his
PERSONAL opinion before he says his
guess is the fire department will be dis-
banded.
When Councilman Garrett Anderson
pointed out the resolution was to make
the council's support of a full-time
department clear, questioning the need
to specifically name Foster and Perry,
he was ignored by the mayor and other
councilors who passed the resolution as
written.
The issue here is not about spreading
rumors rumors have always been a
part of human existence.
The real issue is about freedom of
speech. Foster and Perry have the right
to say what they think.
Making them scapegoats in a fit of
temper is as far from the constitution as
one can get and a perfect example of
why city officials should avoid letting
politics get personal.

Jane O'Berry, Sebring Sr.;
and Jennifer Swain, Sebring
Sr.
Qualifying for the
American FFA Degree is not
a judgment call. You don't
"compete" against others to
"win" the degree. You earn it
by meeting a specific set of
qualifications, or criteria.
To receive the American
FFA Degree, you must meet
the following minimum
qualifications:
1. You have received the
State FFA Degree.
2. You have been an active
member for the past three
years (36 months consecu-
tively) and have a record of
satisfactory participation in
chapter and state activities.
3. You have completed the
equivalent of at least three
years (540 hours or the
equivalent of three full year
courses) of secondary school
instruction in an agricultural
education program.
4. You have graduated
from high school at least 12
months prior to the national
convention at which the
degree is to be granted.
5. You must have in oper-
ation (and have maintained
records to substantiate) an
outstanding Supervised
Agricultural
Experience (SAE) pro-
gram, which demonstrated
comprehensive planning,
managerial and financial
expertise.
6. You must have earned
and productively invested at
least $7,500, or have earned
and productively invested at
least $1,500 and worked
2,250 hours in excess of
scheduled class time.
7. You have a record of
outstanding leadership abili-
ties and community involve-
ment, and have achieved a
high school scholastic record
of "C" or better.
Gary Lee
Sebring

There you go
again, Hollywood.
You've taken a
great story about a
real person and
real events and
twisted it into a
bunch of lies.
You took the
true story of
Eugene Allen, the
White House but-
ler who served
eight presidents
from 1952 to 1986, ar
turned it into a cliched
message movie."
"Lee Daniels' The
Butler'" stars Forest
Whitaker as Cecil Gai
fictional character sup
edly based on Eugene
Allen's real life.
But let's compare th
two White House butl
Guess which one gr
up in segregated Virgi
got a job at the White
House and rose to bec
maitre d hote, the higI
position in White Hou
service?
Guess which one ha
happy, quiet life and m
married to the same w
for 65 years? And wh(
one son who served hi
ably in Vietnam and n
made a peep of protes
through the pre- and p
civil rights era?
Now guess which b
grew up on a Georgia
watched the boss rape
mother and then, whei
father protested the ra
watched the boss put
let through his father's
head?
Guess which butler
the pain of America's
injustices so deeply th
quits his White House
and joins his son in a
protest movement?
And guess which bi
has a wife (Oprah Wii
who becomes an alcol
and has a cheap affair
the guy next door? (I'
surprised it wasn't the
president.)
After comparing
Hollywood's absurd v
sion of Eugene Allen's
story with the truth, y
wonder why the produ
didn't just call it "The
Butler from Another
Planet."
Screenwriter Danny
Strong says he was try
to present a "backstag
kind of view of the W
House" that portrayed
idents and first ladies
they really were in evi
day life.
Well, I was backsta,
the White House a
hundred times. I met a
knew the real butler, N
Allen, and I knew a li
about my father.
Portraying Ronald
Reagan as a racist bec
he was in favor of lift
economic sanctions ag
South Africa is simpli
and dishonest.
If you knew my fat]
you'd know he was th

person on Earth
you would call a
racist.
If Strong had
gotten his "facts"
from the Reagan
biographies, he'd
have learned that
when my father
Making was playing foot-
Sense ball at Eureka
College one of his
Mic/taye best friends was a
Reaqgain black teammate.
nd Strong also would have
d learned that my father
invited black players home
for dinner and once, when
two players were not
lines, a allowed to stay in the local
)pos- hotel, he invited them to
stay overnight at his house.
Screenwriter Strong also
he might have found out that
ers. when my father was gover-
rew nor of California he
inia, appointed more blacks to
positions of power than any
lome of predecessors com-
hest bined.
Ise It's appalling to me that
someone is trying to imply
id a my father was a racist. He
vas and Nancy and the rest of
voman the Reagan family treated
o had Mr. Allen with the utmost
onor- respect.
ever It was Nancy Reagan
t who invited the butler to
)ost- dinner -not to work but
as guest. And it was my
utler father who promoted Mr.
farm, Allen to maitre d'hote.
his The real story of the
n his White House butler doesn't
pe, imply racism at all. It's
a bul- simply Hollywood liberals
s wanting to believe some-
thing about my father that
feels was never there.
racial My father's position on
Lat he lifting the South African
Sjob sanctions in the '80s had
nothing to do with the nar-
row issue of race. It had to
butler do with the geopolitics of
nfrey) the Cold War.
holic But facts don't matter to
with Hollywood's creative pro-
m pagandists. Truth is too
vice complicated and not dra-
matic enough for
scriptwriters, who think in
er- minute terms, not the big
s life picture, when it comes to a
ou conservative.
icers Despite what
Hollywood's liberal hacks
believe, my father didn't
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Champion for Children Award to

be presented for 14th year

Continued from Al

at a specially planned
awards gala," stated found
tion CEO Kevin Roberts in a
press release.
This year's nominees are:
Charlene Edwards (former
Redlands Christian Migrant
Association RCMA coordi
nator and advocate for 40
years); Pam Karlson (a local
attorney who has volun
teered for numerous organi
zations including Ag
Venture, Youth Development
Council and Take Stock in
Children for 27 year); Chris
and Tayna Taylor (Youth for
Christ leaders and Grace
Bible Church Youth
Minister; the couple plans
mission trips, vacation Bible
school and more); John
Varady (co founder of the
Miracle Baseball League in
Lake Placid and educator

with the Highlands County
School Board for the past 18
years); and Sandi Whidden
(Highlands County educator
for the past 30 years, current
principal of Sebring Middle
School).
"We narrowed these nomi
nees down from a field of 34
nominations. They are just
an outstanding, tremendous
group of people. They are
the cream of the crop and
they work each day towards
changing the lives of chil
dren in this county," Roberts
said Thursday morning fol
lowing the reveal of the
nominees. "This is our 14th
year doing Champion for
Children. It's going to be a
grand, grand, wonderful,
beautiful event."
The invitation only event
serves to recognize child
advocacy, service and hard
work. Local dignitaries,

entrepreneurs and organize
tions come together to show
support and love for the
county's youth.
This year's premier spon
sor for the Judge Clifton M.
Kelly Champion for
Children Awards Gala is
Highlands Regional Medical
Center.
"The hospital wholeheart
edly embraces this special
evening of recognition,
inspiration, and entertain
ment. Brain Hess, CEO of
Highlands Regional Medical
Center, agrees with Judge
Kelly, who passed away in
2005, that investing our
time, efforts and resources in
the lives of children is an
investment in our future, an
investment that pays tremen
dous dividends," said
Roberts.
For more information,
contact Roberts at 381 4040.

Fire at sub-station knocked

out power to 1,300 customers

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crews did maintenance work
so members would continue
to have uninterrupted serv
ice.
Re establishing service
was a bit of a time consum
ing effort for the workers
due to the condition of the
site.
"There was infrastructure
damage due to the explosion
and fire that we had out
there," McGehee said. "It
wasn't just a matter of
rolling in a mobile trans
former and hooking it up."
Reportedly a number of
breakers, regulators and
switch gear were completely
destroyed. Those had to be
taken out and new equip
ment installed before it
could be put back on line.
The mobile unit will
remain in place for several
months until the former unit
can be repaired or replaced.
The damaged unit now has
been sent for testing.
Diagnosticians now will try

and determine how badly the
former sub station was dam
aged in the incident.
Highlands County
Sheriff's deputies and volun
teers from the Highlands
Park Estates and Lake Placid
fire departments were called
to the sub station early
Monday morning.
When the first deputy
arrived just before 1 a.m., a
white male about 45 50
years of age, driving a
maroon colored Ford Crown
Victoria with a spotlight
attached to the vehicle,
yelled out his window to the
deputy "they shot it again,"
according to a press release
from the Highlands County
Sheriff's Office.
The deputy also noted that
he passed about 20 vehicles
leaving the area as he was
driving to it. It is believed
there may have been a party
in the area.
When the deputy arrived,
he found a large fire inside
the compound. After the fire
was put out by the fire

department, Glades Electric
employees discovered what
they believed to be bullet
holes in their equipment.
However, according to
Highlands County Sheriff's
Office Detective Sgt. Chris
Smith, after an examination
during daylight hours Glades
Electric couldn't determine
the exact cause and manner
of the fire and damage.
The incident remains
under investigation by the
Highlands County Sheriff's
office and the State Fire
Marshal's office.
Although there is a pend
ing investigation, Glades
Electric officials say they
"strongly suspect" vandalism
and have offered a $5,000
reward leading to the arrest
and conviction of the person
or persons responsible if
there was intentional damage
involved. Those with any
information on the case are
asked to call the Crime
Stoppers hotline at 1 800
226 TIPS

Community Briefs

Continued from A2
intriguing works.
The story hour is free of
charge and all are welcome
to attend. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
There will be free admission
to Highlands Hammock on
Saturday, Sept. 7 or Sunday,
Sept. 8 with a library card,
library book or the donation
of a new or gently-used,
family appropriate book.
Florida State Parks are
celebrating literacy through
out September. For more
information and a complete
list of free educational pro
grams and special events
being held in Florida State
Parks during the month of
September, visit
www.FloridaStateParks.org,
or call (850) 245 2157.

Guardian ad Litem
volunteer
information at Avon
Park Library
AVON PARK The
Guardian ad Litem program,
which serves abused and
neglected children across
Highlands County, is seeking
volunteers. Dawn Shinskey,
a recruiter for the program,
will have information at the
Avon Park Memorial Library
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 about
becoming a volunteer.
Stop by with any ques
tions. If unable to attend the
orientation session, call
Dawn Shinskey at (863)
534 4597 or email
Dawn.Shinskey@gal.fl.gov
for more information about

the program.

SFSC Community
Education offers
Safe Driving
Accident Prevention
South Florida State
College's (SFSC)
Community Education
Department will offer a
series of Safe Driving
Accident Prevention
Program (SDAPP) courses
for drivers who have
received a traffic citation,
were court ordered to attend,
or were involved in a traffic
accident and issued a ticket.
The four hour courses will
be held from 5:30 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the
SFSC DeSoto Campus, 2252
N.E. Turner Ave., Arcadia,
or from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at
the Hardee Campus, 2968
U.S. 17 N. Bowling Green.
Pre registration is
required. The course fee is
$45 and may be paid by
cash, check, or credit card.
Participants may register in
Building B on the Highlands
Campus or at any SFSC
campus or center.
For more information,
contact the Community
Education Department at
784 7388 or email
CommunityEducation@sout
hflorida.edu.

25 will have an information
al meeting at 3 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 13 in the dining hall
for the group trip to the
Dominican Republic. Come
learn about this all inclusive
resort trip and then enjoy a
fish fry dinner afterwards.
One does not have to be a
Legion member to sign up
for this trip.

Commodities to be
distributed

SEBRING The Salvation
Army will have its com-
modities distribution from 9
a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 6.
Clients in vehicles with the
2013 Commodity Card can
use the drop off lane for
their distribution. Clients
without a card must go
inside and certify for the
year before receiving a card
and the distribution.
Call 385 7548 for details.

Free vegetable
growing workshop

SEBRING Fall is here
and it's time to plant those
gardens again. The
Highlands County
Horticulture Extension
Agent is offering a free veg
etable growing workshop
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Bert
J. Harris Jr. Agricultural
Civic Center in the O.S."
Sam" Polston Auditorium.
Register early by calling
the extension office at 402
6540. Save the date also for
the Master Gardener Plant
Sale on Nov. 9.

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Qbituaries

JESSE HENDERSON
Jesse (J.G.) Gardner
Henderson Jr., 70, of Avon
Park, Fla., passed away
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013.
Born on Aug. 19, 1943 in
Martinsburg, W.Va., he had
been a resident of Avon
Park since 1993. He was a
literature evangelist, pub
lishing director for the
Seventh day Adventist
Conference, a barber, hair
replacement specialist and
a member of the Avon Park
Seventh day Adventist
Church. He lived as a ser
vant of God and a friend to
all.

BETTY JANE THOMAS
Betty Jane Thomas, age
65, passed away on
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 in
Tampa, Fla. She was born
in Scranton, Pa., on Aug.
27, 1947 to Evan R. and
LaRue (Hunter) Thomas.
She was the director of
finance for The Palms of
Sebring for 10 years, for
mer co owner of the Hair
Gallery and was a member
of First Presbyterian
Church of Sebring. She
loved her family and
friends.
She is survived by her
mother, LaRue Thomas of
Sebring; sisters, Shirley
(Rick) Demeri of Sebring
and Barbara (Doug) Cook
of Pompton Plains, N.J.;
nephews, Robert Cook,
David Cook, and Eric
Demeri; grand nephews,

HAYWOOD WILLIAMS
- Haywood B.
"Willie"
SWilliams Jr. of
Avon Park
passed away on Aug. 24,
2013. He was the husband
of 64 years to Kathryn
"Kacky" Curry Williams.
Haywood was born in
Malvern, Ark., on July 20,
1929, the son of the late
Haywood B. Williams Sr.
and Lucy Williams. He was
a veteran of World War II
and the Korean War, serv
ing in the Navy and Army.
After his retirement, he
worked for the Avon Park
Correctional Institution for
24 years as a corrections
officer where he was the
supervisor of the horticul
ture nursery. He enjoyed
working with local garden
clubs, documenting the
bluebird trail on the Avon
Park Air Force Base, deliv
ering meals for Meals on
Wheels and spending time
with his family and friends.
He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge and VFW.
He was of the Protestant
faith and had been a resi
dent of Avon Park since

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Abram Cook and Jack
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preceded in death by her
nephew, Thomas Demeri.
A funeral service will be
held on Saturday, Aug. 31,
2013 at 11 a.m. in
Stephenson Nelson Chapel
with Chaplain Cecil Hess
officiating. Visitation will
be one hour before service
time beginning at 10 a.m.
Burial to follow service in
Lakeview Memorial
Gardens.
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made in her memory to
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Arrangements entrusted
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main concerns to the council Monday
night. He said he believes that Police
Pension Board Administrator Carol
Knapp and Police Pension Board chair
person Greg Warner are maneuvering to
terminate the police pension system in
order to bankrupt the city and he accus
es Knapp, Warner and others, including
Councilor Garrett Anderson, of inten
tionally bypassing Sunshine laws by
using personal email accounts while
communicating with each other.
He said requests for documents made
on July 29 have not been fulfilled
except by the pension board attorney.
Terminating the police pension sys
tem, Deleon said, makes the city liable
for multiple millions of dollars, as it
would have to pay out all pensions at
one time.
"It would cripple the city," Deleon
said.
Knapp flat out denied Deleon's accu
stations.
"The bottom line, I would be crazy
to terminate the plan," she told the
News Sun Tuesday. "I'd be out of a
job."
Deleon accuses Knapp and Warner of
"purposefully stalling" release of
requested documents to cover their
actions and claims to have seen deroga
tory and manipulative emails from
Knapp. He claims some pension board
trustees have admitted deleting public
records from their private email
accounts, but believes most of them to
be unaware of Kappa's alleged actions.
The pension board hired Matthew
Mierzwa, an attorney based in Lake
Worth, last week for advice.

Christopher Tuffley/News Sun
Matthew Mierzwa Jr., recently hired to advise the Avon Park police pension
board explains to the city council the complexity and volume of public document
requests made by the city manager have hampered the ability to fulfill the
requests.

He spoke to the council Monday
night regarding the public document
requests. "I've never seen such a com-
prehensive request," he said. "I don't
believe there is any intent to withhold
(anything from the city). These are not
readily available. A request made to
many people on the same subject is so
broad."
In a summary for the council, Deleon
lists 15 different requests he made.
Many ask for emails going back three
years and involving many individuals.
For example, one request alone asks

Zimmerman will ask

state to pay some bills

ORLANDO (AP)
George Zimmerman's attor
ney is going to ask the state
of Florida to pay for some of
his client's non lawyer legal
bills.
A spokesman for attorney
Mark O'Mara confirmed
Tuesday that the lawyer plans
to ask the state of Florida to
pick up the bill for as much

as $300,000 in expenses.
State law allows defen
dants to get their legal
expenses reimbursed by the
state if they are acquitted.
Zimmerman was acquitted
last month of any crime for
fatally shooting 17 year old
Trayvon Martin.
The acquittal touched off
protests nationwide.

for any and all emails by any trustee,
attorney and plan administrator refer
encing the city council, city managers
prior to Deleon, Deleon himself and
Maria Sutherland.
Public Safety Director Jason Lister
said while it appears there may have
been communications on some level
regarding the pension plan, "There has
been no formal direction from the
board."
Warner was in a pension board meet
ing Tuesday morning and not available
for comment.

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A total of 21 students
enrolled in kindergarten
through 12th grade are
enrolled in Highlands Virtual
School.
The county's jail program,
hospital homebound and pre
kindergarten disabilities
make up the remaining 32
students enrolled in the
county.
Lake Placid Elementary
still remains the highest
enrolled elementary school
in the county. The school
decreased slightly from 850
to 830 this year, but still
houses 92 more students
than Cracker Trail in
Sebring.
LPE Principal Carey
Conners said that the school
has become accustomed to
the large enrollment num
bers.
"We've come down a bit
this year. Last year we ended
up in the 850s but we didn't
start out that way," said
Conners. "This year we've
started off higher, but we've
gotten accustomed to it very
quickly."
Conners said that
Superintendent Wally Cox
has visited the LPE campus
once already this school year
and is planning to return this
week.
"We are tight in some
grade levels and we have
one grade level that is over.
The superintendent is com
ing back for a visit and we
are going to talk about what
to do. We don't have a
plethora of room here, so I
imagine we'll be getting a
CTA (certified teaching
assistant), but we haven't
decided anything yet,"
Conners said.
Despite the crowded class

Katara Simmons/News Sun
Students make their way to class Tuesday morning during
the second week of school at Hill-Gustat Middle School in
Sebring. Overall school enrollment is up this year through-
out Highlands County.

rooms, Conners is thrilled to
be back in the swing of
things this school year.
"The first week went
great. It's just a busy, busy
time for us but we're glad to
be back in school," Conners
said.
At the secondary level,
705 students pack the hall
ways at Sebring Middle
School, the largest of the
four middle schools, though
Hill Gustat trials just behind
with 698 students.
Sebring High School has a
total of 1,627 students, of
which 604 are freshmen this
year.
"We've been counting
every day since school start
ed. The superintendent has
been to every one of the
schools checking on enroll
meant daily. He's staying on

top of things," said Human
Resources and Recruitment
Director Vivianne Waldron.
Waldron said that with the
enrollment numbers up and
likely to rise a little more,
plans are being made to
make to ease overcrowded
classrooms and fill the 16
vacancies in the district.
"We lost three teachers
after week one and we have
placed substitutes in those
classrooms. There are 109
(new) teachers processed and
working in the classrooms.
The vacancies we have now
are due to increase in enroll
ment," said Waldron.
Enrollment numbers are
not final and may fluctuate
until mid October when dis
tricts must report to the
Department of Education in
Tallahassee.

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1050 ,,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 28 2010 CA 000880
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Plaintiff,
v.
NANCY E. DELONG, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA E. STEIN; KATRINA
IRENE STEIN GONZALEZ; TRACY LEE STEIN ELLIS;
TERESA E. STEIN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KA
TRINA IRENE STEIN GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF TRACY LEE STEIN ELLIS;
UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2;
AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTSS, WHO (IS/ARE) NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIM AS HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, OR
OTHER CLAIMANTS; UNITED STATES OF AMER
ICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered
on March 28, 2013, and the Order Rescheduling
Foreclosure Sale entered on August 21, 2013, in
this cause, in the Circuit Court of Highlands
County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in
Highlands County, Florida, described as:
LOT 2, BLOCK 10, OF LAKE BLUE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 59, OF THE PUBLIC RE
CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: A POR
TION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 10, LAKE BLUE ESTATES,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 59, OF THE PUBLIC RE
CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE NORTHEASTERN CORNER OF SAID
LOT 2; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTERLY ALONG
THE COMMON LINE BETWEEN SAID LOT 2 AND
LOT 1 FOR A DISTANCE OF 160.00 FEET TO THE
MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 2;
THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE
WESTERN SIDE OF SAID LOT 2 FOR A DISTANCE
OF 25.00 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE RUN
SOUTHEASTERLY 25.00 FEET FROM AND PARAL
LEL TO SAID COMMON LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1
AND 2, FOR A DISTANCE OF 160.00 FEET TO
THE EASTERN SIDE OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE RUN
NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EASTERN SIDE OF
SAID LOT 2 FOR A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
a/k/a 1339 LAKE CLAY DR., LAKE PLACID, FL
33852
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement
of the Highlands County Courthouse located at
430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL
33870 3867, Highlands County, Florida, at eleven
o'clock a.m., on September 24, 2013.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any. other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated at Sebring, Florida, this 21st day of
August, 2013.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to participate in this pro
feeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Within two (2)
working days of your receipt of this notice, please
contact the Court Administration Office at (863)
534 4690. If you are hearing or voice impaired,
call TDD 1 800 955 8771 or 1 800 955 8770
(V), via Florida Relay Service.
888101274
August 28; September 4, 2013

1050 ,..,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 28-2011 CA 000507
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Plainitfif,
vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISES, AS
SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND
ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN
THE ESTATE OF ROBIN E. TAYLOR A/K/A ROBIN
E. TAYLOR CORBRIDGE; ANY AND ALL UN
KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN
DER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVID
UAL DEFENDANTS) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO
BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN
PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIM
ANTS; LELAND G. CORBRIDGE; STEVEN
CAMILLIERI; UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES
SION OF THE PROPERTY
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s):
UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISSES, AS
SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND
ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN
THE ESTATE OF ROBIN E. TAYLOR A/K/A ROBIN
E. TAYLOR CORBRIDGE
Last Known Address
UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclo
sure of Mortgage on the following described prop
erty:
THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH
WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 29
EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A TRACT 229, SEBRING LAKES ACRES UNIT
2, UNRECORDED.
AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH,
RANGE 29 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
A/K/A TRACT 230, SEBRING LAKES ACRES UNIT
2, UNRECORDED.
THE NORTH HAF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH
WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 36 SOUTH, RANGE 29
EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A
TRACT 231, SEBRING LAKES ACRES UNIT 2, UN
RECORDED.
a/k/a 2815 LAKE JOSEPHINE DRIVE, SEBRING,
FL 33872
has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it,
on Marinosci Law Group, P.C., Attorney for Plain
tiff, whose address is 100 W. Cypress Creek
Road, Suite 1045, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
within thirty (30) days after the first publication of
this Notice in THE NEWS SUN and file the original
with the Clerk of this Court either before service
on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative
Order No. 2.065.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, If you are a person with a dis
ability who needs any accommodation in order to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at
no cost to you, to the provision of certain assis
tance. Please contact the Office of the Court Ad
ministrator, (863)534 4690, within two (2) work
ing days of your receipt of this Notice of Action; if
you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD
(863)534 7777 or Florida Relay Service 711.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court
this 15th day of August, 2013.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
As Deputy Clerk
CASE NO.: 28-2011 CA 000507
Our File Number: 11 02456
August 21,28, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 28 2012 CA 000008
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC.
Plaintiff,
v.
CONNIE J. PETREIT A/K/A CONNIE
CLEARWATER A/K/A CONNIE DELOACH;
CONNIE PETREIT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
CONNIE J. PETREIT A/K/A CONNIE CLEARWATER
A/K/A CONNIE DELOACH;
UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2;
AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTSS, WHO (IS/ARE) NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
CLAIM AS HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, OR
OTHER CLAIMANTS;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered
on August 22, 2013, in this cause, in the Circuit
Court of Highlands County, Florida, I will sell the
property situated in Highlands County, Florida, de
scribed as:
LOT 6E, THE MANORS: COMMENCE AT A
POINT AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH
LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, SECTION 15, TOWN
SHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND THE WEST
RIGHT OF WAY OF LAKE AVENUE, SAID POINT
BEING 25.00 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER LINE
OF LAKE AVENUE; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7 FOR A DIS
TANCE OF 105.00 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 0
DEGREES 02 MINUTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF
420.00 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 0 DEGREES 02 MIN
UTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.50 FEET;
THENCE WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 02 MINUTES WEST
FOR A DISTANCE OF 32.50 FEET; THENCE EAST
FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET TO POINT OF
BEGINNING. ALL LYING AND BEING IN LOT 1,
BLOCK 7, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH,
RANGE 28 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a 1429 WRAY ST., AVON PARK, FL 33825
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement
of the Highlands County Courthouse located at
430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL
33870 3867, Highlands County, Florida, at eleven
o'clock a.m., on October 9, 2013.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any. other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Priscilla Michalak
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability who needs any
accommodation in order to participate in this pro
feeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Within two (2)
working days of your receipt of this notice, please
contact the Court Administration Office at (863)
534 4690. If you are hearing or voice impaired,
call TDD 1 800 955 8771 or 1 800 955 8770
(V), via Florida Relay Service.
August 28; September 4, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 28 2013 CA 000355
CAPITAL CITY BANK,
a Florida banking corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSE R. PEREZ LAJOS, an unmarried man,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, ROBERT W.
GERMAINE, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tenth
Judicial Circuit, in and for HIGHLANDS County,
Florida, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment
in Foreclosure entered in the above styled cause,
will sell at public sale the following described
property situate in HIGHLANDS County, Florida, to
wit:
LOTS 6914 and Lot 6915, of AVON PARK
LAKES UNIT NO. 22, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 5, page 18, of the public re
cords of Highlands County, Florida.
Said sale shall be made to the highest and
best bidder for cash pursuant to the Summary Fi
nal Judgment entered in the above styled cause
and will be held in the Jury Assembly Room of the
HIGHLANDS County Courthouse in Sebring, Flor
ida, on the 24th day of September, 2013, com
menacing at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
All interested parties shall be governed ac-
cordingly by this Notice.
DATED this 21st day of August, 2013.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
Deputy Clerk
August 28; September 4, 2013

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 282013CA000215CAXMX
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE,
INC., a Tennessee corporation authorized to
transact business in Florida
Plaintiff,
vs.
LANETTE CHERISOL, et al.,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Remy Cherisol and Unknown Spouse of Remy
Cherisol
Last Known Address: 3687 NW Mediterra
nean Lane, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
You are notified that an action to foreclose a
mortgage on the following property HIGHLANDS
County:
LOT 7, PENNY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9,
PAGE 68, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGH
LANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The action was instituted in the Circuit Court,
TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS,
Florida; Case No. 282013CA000215CAXMX, and
is styled VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE,
INC., a Tennessee corporation authorized to trans
act business in Florida v. LANETTE CHERISOL,
REMY CHERISOL, UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POS
SESSION OF 1523 1525 Penny Avenue, Sebring,
FL 33870; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LANETTE
CHERISOL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF REMY CHERI
SOL and CITY OF SEBRING, A Municipal Corpora
tion of the State of Florida.
You are required to serve a copy of your writ
ten defenses, if any, to the action on Sonya Daws,
Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 215 S. Mon
roe St., Suite 600, Tallahassee, FL 32301, on or
before September 24, 2013, (or 30 days from the
first date of publication) and file the original with
the clerk of this court either before service on
September 24, 2013 or immediately after service;
otherwise, a default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
The Court has authority in this suit to enter a
judgment or decree in the Plaintiff's interest which
will be binding upon you.
DATED: August 13, 2013.
BOB GERMAINE
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
As Deputy Clerk
August 21, 28, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 12 547 CGS
EUGENE O'STEEN AND MARIA DUGARTE
Plaintiffs
vs.
RIDGEWOOD REALTY, INC., a Florida
corporation CITY OF SEBRING FLORIDA,
a municipal corporation
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the
Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July
30, 2013 and entered in Case No. 12 547 CGS of
the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, I
will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at
public sale on September 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM
after having first given notice as required by Sec-
tion 45.031, Florida Statutes. The judicial sale will
be conducted in the Jury Assembly Room located
in the basement of the Highlands County Court
house that is located at 430 S. Commerce Ave
nue, Sebring, FL and will be on the following de
scribed property as set forth in said Uniform Final
Judgment of Foreclosure:
Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 6, FIRST ADDITION TO
TOWN OF SEBRING, according to the map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 13 of the
Public Records of Desoto (now Highlands) County,
Florida, and in Transcript Book, Page 4, Public
Records of Highlands County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file
a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.
If you are a person with a disability who needs
any accommodation in order to participate in this
proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to
the provisions of certain assistance. Please con
tact the ADA Coordinator at the Highlands County
Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Ave., or call
863 402 6565 within 2 working days of your re
ceipt of this notice.
Joseph L. Diaz, Esq.
1907 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606 1530
Fla Bar No. 179925
jldiazlaw@aol.com
ROBERT W. GERMAINE, CLERK
/s/Toni Kopp
Deputy Clerk
Highlands County, Florida
August 21, 28, 2013

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 13 349
Division
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PEGGY J. REAPSUMMER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of PEGGY J.
REAPSUMMER, deceased, whose date of death
was July 19, 2013, is pending in the Circuit Court
for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave.,
Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the personal rep
resentative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other per
sons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is re
quired to be served must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVE
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PE
RIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE
OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is
August 21, 2013.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Patricia Ann Erickson
Attorney for Personal Representatives:
/s/ Michael A. Rider
MICHAEL A. RIDER
Florida Bar Number: 175661
13 N Oak Avenue
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Telephone: (863)465-1111
Fax: (863)465 8100
E-Mail: marider@mariderlaw.com
August 21, 28, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. PC 13 335
IN RE: ESTATE OF
HILDRED HINES RUTLEDGE
Division PROBATE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of HILDRED
HINES RUTLEDGE, deceased, whose date of
death was June 19, 2013, is pending in the Cir
cuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Pro
bate Division, the address of which is 590 South
Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870. The
names and addresses of the personal represent
tative and the personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other per
sons having claims or demands against dece
dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is
required to be served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF
TER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE
OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is
August 21, 2013.
Personal Representative:
/s/ MITCHELL MASON
415 Tulane Circle
Avon Park, Florida 33825
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ C. Parke Sutherland
C. PARK SUTHERLAND, ESQUIRE
Attorney for MITCHELL MASON
Florida Bar Number: 0870781
900 W. Main St.
Avon Park, FL 33825
Telephone: (863) 452 6900
Fax: (863) 452 5200
E-Mail: sutherland@avonparklaw.com
August 21, 28, 2013

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO. 28-2013 CA 000354
CAPITAL CITY BANK,
a Florida banking corporation,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOSE R. PEREZ LAJOS, an unmarried man,
Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, ROBERT W.
GERMAINE, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Tenth
Judicial Circuit, in and for HIGHLANDS County,
Florida, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment
in Foreclosure entered in the above styled cause,
will sell at public sale the following described
property situate in HIGHLANDS County, Florida, to
wit:
Lot 11528 and 11529, of AVON PARK LAKES
UNIT NO. 35, according to the plat thereof re
corded in Plat Book 5, Page 39, of the public re
cords of Highlands County, Florida.
Said sale shall be made to the highest and
best bidder for cash pursuant to the Summary Fi
nal Judgment entered in the above styled cause
and will be held in the Jury Assembly Room of the
HIGHLANDS County Courthouse in Sebring, Flor
ida, on the 24th day of September, 2013, com-
mencing at the hour of 11:00 A.M.
All interested parties shall be governed ac
cordingly by this Notice.
DATED this 21st day of August, 2013.
ROBERT W. GERMAINE
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
Deputy Clerk
August 28; September 4, 2013
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION
ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA SELF STORAGE FA
CILITY ACT THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS LO
CATED AT THE STORAGE PLACE OF AVON PARK,
395 CR 17A WEST, AVON PARK, FL 33825 WILL
BE DISPOSED OF ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 AT
10:00 AM. ALL UNITS ARE SAID TO CONTAIN
HOUSEHOLD GOODS UNLESS OTHER WISE
STATED.
Names and unit numbers are as follows:
NAME UNIT NUMBER
Lela Davis 116
DISPOSITION BEING MADE TO SATISFY LAND
LORD'S LIEN MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL
RIGHTS, UNDER FLORIDA LAW, ALL PAYMENTS
MUST BE MADE IN CASH.
August 28; September 4, 2013

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1050 Legals
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 282012CA000533GCAXMX
Division:
The Bank of New York Mellon FKA
The Bank of New York, as Trustee for
the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc.,
Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006 7
Plaintiff
Vs.
DAVID FERRER, et al
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant:
UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS
AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS
CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR
UNDER ELSA FERRER, DECEASED
600 EAST CANFIELD STREET 613
AKA 422 LAS PALMAS
A/K/A 613 LAS PALMAS
AVON PARK, FL 33825
JOSE LUIS FERRER, KNOWN HEIR OF ELSA
FERRER
600 EAST CANFIELD STREET 613
AKA 422 LAS PALMAS
A/K/A 613 LAS PALMAS
AVON PARK, FL 33825
11950 SW 34TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33175
7501 SW 39TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33155
ELSA FERRER, KNOWN HEIR OF ELSA FER
RER
600 EAST CANFIELD STREET 613
AKA 422 LAS PALMAS
A/K/A 613 LAS PALMAS
AVON PARK, FL 33825
11950 SW 34TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33175
7501 SW 39TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33155
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure
of Mortgage on the following described property:
THE LAND WITH BUILDINGS THEREON SITUATED
IN AVON PARK, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, STATE OF
FL BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED; 600 E CAN
FIELD STREET UNIT #613, AVON PARK, FL 33825
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL-
LOWS: LOT 613 OF LAS PALMAS RESORT, AC
CORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS FOR LAS PAL
MAS RESORT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS
BOOK 1830 AT PAGE 1392 OF THE PUBLIC RE
CORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, A/K/A
THE WEST HALF, MORE OR LESS OF THE FOL
LOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY (THE DIVIDING
LINE FOR THE PROPERTY BEING COEXTENSIVE
WITH THE PARTY WALL WHICH DIVIDES THE DU
PLEX LOCATED UPON THE PROPERTY) LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS: A PORTION OF LOT 12, BLOCK
4, TOWN OF AVON PARK, SECTION 23, TOWN
SHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 33 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
DESOTO COUNTY, (OF WHICH HIGHLANDS
COUNTY WAS FORMERLY A PART) FLORIDA, BE
ING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL
LOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST COR
NER OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 90 DE
AGREES 00'00" EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE
OF SAID LOT 12, 102.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH
00 DEGREES 12'35" WEST, PARALLEL TO THE
WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12, 260.50 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 47'25" WEST
41.77 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 12'03" EAST
58.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES
47'57" EAST, 26.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89
DEGREES 12'03" WEST 58.00 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 00 DEGREES 47'57" WEST 26.70 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL ID#
A 23 33 28 400 0000 6130. THE PREMISES
ARE CONVEYED SUBJECT TO AND WITH THE
BENEFIT OF ALL RIGHTS, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASE
MENTS, APPURTENANCES, RESERVATIONS, RE
STRICTONS, AND LAYOUTS AND TAKINGS OF RE
CORD, INSOFAR AS THEY ARE IN FORCE AND AP
PLICABLE. AS DESCRIBED IN MORTGAGE BOOK
1974 PAGE 1093.
A/K/A 600 EAST CANFIELD STREET 613 AKA
422 LAS PALMAS AKA 613 LAS PALMAS CIRCLE,
AVON PARK, FL 33825
Has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it,
on Udren Law Offices, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,
whose address is 4651 Sheridan Street Suite
460, Hollywood, FL 33021 on or before Septem
ber 24, 2013, a date which is within thirty (30)
days after the first publication of this Notice in The
News Sun and file the original with the Clerk of
this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attor
ney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default
will be entered against you for the relief de
manded in the complaint.
You have 30 calendar days after the first public
tion of this Notice to file a written response to the
attached complaint with the clerk of this court. A
phone call will not protect you. Your written re
sponse, including the case number given above
and the names of the parties, must be filed if you
want the court to hear your side of the case. If you
do not file your response on time, you may lose
the case, and your wages, money, and property
may thereafter be taken without further warning
from the court. There are other legal require
ments. You may want to call an attorney right
away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call
an attorney referral service or a legal aid office
(listed in the phone book).
This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative
Order No.2.065.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, if you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to participate
in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to
you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please
contact the Office of the Court Administrator at
(863) 534 4686 at least 7 days before your
scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the
scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you
are hearing impaired call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court
this 15th day of August, 2013.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
As Clerk of the Court by:
By: /s/ Toni Kopp
As Deputy Clerk
August 21,28, 2013

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR RESUMES FOR
THE POSITION OF TOWN CLERK
Town Population: 2,127
Opening Date/Time: August 22, 2013
Closing Date/Time: OPEN UNTIL
FILLED Submit to: Resumes for the
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The Town of Lake Placid is accepting
resumes from qualified individuals to fill
the full-time position of Town Clerk.
The position is a responsible position
which is answers to the Lake Placid
Town Council, the Mayor and the Town
Administrator. The proposed salary
range will be $35,000 $55,000,
dependent on qualifications, plus
benefits of health insurance, sick leave,
vacation and state retirement paid in
full at this time by the town.
The Town Clerk must have the
following minimum qualifications:
Associate's Degree or a combination
of college work which demonstrates
accountability, organizational skills,
communication skills and potential to
develop within a responsible
government environment.
*Certification as Municipal Clerk or
Municipal Clerk experience is preferred
but not required.
*Must have background favorable to a
position of trust.
Must be a Florida Notary Public
or become one within ninety
(90) days after hire.
Must possess a valid drivers' licenses
required for the operation of vehicles
and a dependable
mode of transportation.
Must have computer skills to perform
essential job functions using Microsoft
Word, Excel, web base, Quickbooks
experience desirable.
Must have knowledge of
legal advertising requirements, election
laws and procedures, ability to
understand and interpret state and
local laws or have ability and
commitment to learn same.
The functions of the Town Clerk
include, but are not limited
to the following:
Serves as Official Clerk to the Town
Council and to various Boards
throughout the Town, fulfilling the
public records requirements as
established by statute.
Attends all official meetings, records
proceedings and prepares minutes of
all meetings.
Supervises and manages the Town's
municipal and special elections.

Maintains up-to-date Town Code, Or-
dinance, Resolutions, Policies and
Procedures as adopted by the
Town Council.
Publishes legal notices for all public
hearings before the Council and various
Boards.
Administers oath of office to
employees, Town officials and board
members having enforcement or
regulatory powers
Provides information of public record
to citizens on request.
Performs such other duties as
are assigned by the Town
Administrator, Mayor and
Town Council.
Copies of the full job description will
be on the town's website after August
26, 2013. The town is looking to fill the
position by October 1, 2013.

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2100 Help Wanted
SEBRING 2/2 Carport,
W/D incl. Nice quiet area.
$800/mo.
863-617-6231.
AVON PARK Looking for FT.
Warehouse & Delivery to work
Tues.- Fri. 10-4:30.
Apply in person at Main Store
located at 2900 US. 27 S.
863-402-1688.
P/T Now accepting applications for
Swimming Pool Technicians, Outside
work. Exper. helpful but not necessary.
Will Train. Must be self motivated and
have good driving record. Drug Free
Work Place. Pool Paradise.
863-382-7728 Leave Message
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Needed for dialysis clinic Prefer
certified, but will train right person
with phlebotomy experience.
Excellent benefits. Fax resumes
to (863)382-9242 Attn: Peggy
or call (863) 382-9443
SUNSHINE PAYDAY LOANS
Full time clerk needed
Must be organized and
Have excellent Customer
Service skills
Fax resumes to:
863-678-2170
LOCAL DRIVER WANTED P/T seasonal
for Parcel Delivery must have at least 1
year of prior driving experience within
the last 3 yrs. of driving commercial
cargo van or larger. Must have clean
driving record and be able to pass
background and drug screening, must
be able to lift 7Olbs., be dependable
and 21 yrs. or older. Send resume or go
to Heartland Workforce.
SEBRING NOW HIRING
Clerical/Administration.
We are currently looking for an individ-
ual who is dependable, organized, self
motivated and possesses great com-
munication skills. Must be proficient in
Word & Excel and Computer Literate.
Duties include: office work, answering
phones, filing, data entry & invoicing.
Fax resumes Attn: Liz 863-382-1206 or
Email: eevans@tradewindspower.com
ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK
Royal Care is expanding its Rehab
Team. Come and be part of an ex-
perienced and dynamic Rehab
team! We have FT, PT, and PRN po-
sitions available for Physical Thera-
pist, and Physical Therapist Assis-
tants, SNF experience a plus. Com-
petitive salaries, benefits and flexi-
ble schedules. Contact Maria Perez,
HR Directors at 863.453.6674.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Spring Lake Improvement District
The District is seeking qualified
individuals for the positions of: District
Mechanic; Drainage/Field Maintenance;
and Parks and Facilities. Full benefits
are offered upon eligibility. The posi-
tions are available immediately.
Applications and job descriptions are
available at the District Office or on our
website at www.sprinalakefl.com. Send
or bring your resume and salary
requirements to:
Spring Lake Improvement District
115 Spring Lake Blvd.
Sebring, Florida 33876
RETREAD TIRE Sales Rep: full time
position sell tires to current and new
customers; 5 years' experience in
retread tire recapping sales. College
Degree or combination of college and
experience. Assigned annual sales ob-
jectives; directly manages Tire sales
within Florida; prepare major customers
analysis target markets; track leads;
work trade shows; identify alternative
distribution opportunities; visit and edu-
cate customers; conduct scrap tire
analysis, understand tire maintenance
programs, weekly call reports and cold
calling; must possess a valid FL driver's
license; must pass background check;
location: Avon Park. $40,000 base +
commission. E-mail resumes to
bwiqnall@pride-enterprises.orq
WANTED
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE'S
to join the Oldest Auction
Firm in Florida.
Need Motivated team members
to seek out inventories,
estates, liquidations etc.
auction@higgenbotham.com
863-640-6890

AVON PARK
North Central Heights Homes, a
new 'RentIl Restricted" single family
home development in Avon Park.
Rents range from $350 to $550 per
month. 2,3 and 4 BF Available,
DON'T DELAY APPLY TODAY!
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IS EQUAL HOUSING
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NOTICE
Florida statute 585.195 states that
all dogs and cats sold in Florida
must be at least eight weeks old,
have an official health certificate
and proper shots and be free of in-
testinal and external parasites.

Bass Assassin.
An interesting name for a
lure, and even more interest
ing name for a company.
Every fisherman has a "go
to" bait.
Something they've typi
cally used for years and
always caught fish on it.
For some, it may be a par
ticular crankbait, in a special
color or pattern; for others it
might be a certain size plas
tic worm or creature bait in a
color scheme they're sure a
bass has never seen; and for
many, it may be a lure hand
ed down from father to son.
Whatever a fisherman
considers his or her "go to"
bait (it's also known as a
"confidence bait") mine just
happens to be a Bass
Assassin Silver Phantom.

Fishin' Around...
Don Norton
I started using this bait
15 16 years ago and over the
years, I wouldn't even want
to guess at the number of
bass that have fallen prey to
its magical allure.
The bait itself became
popular during the 90s when
every company out there was
trying its best to imitate the
success of the Slug Go lure.

The Slug Go was an
overnight sensation.
A slightly fattened soft
plastic body on a 6 or 7
inch frame allowed the hook
to be imbedded in a hidden
slot and as top water baits
go, it proved to be deadly in
the grass and lily pads.
Available in a multitude of
colors, every fisherman had
to have them.
I loved the action of the
lure.
And then along came the
Bass Assassin Silver
Phantom.
It was approximately the
same size same body
shape, although somewhat
slimmer, but the plastic was
much softer and the colors
See BASS, Page B3

By JAMIE WILLIAMS
Special to the News Sun
AVON PARK Avon
Park Head Football Coach
Wade Jackson showed his
humorous side as he spoke
before the Avon Park
Noon Rotary Club on
Wednesday, Aug. 21, as he
started off his comments
by directing them to
Pastor Jon Beck, who is
also an assistant coach on
the football team.
"I don't know how long
I got, but Pastor Beck, I
have to sit and listen to
him each Sunday, now you
have to listen to me,"
quipped Jackson as those
in attendance laughed.
"Secondly, we've been
raising some money at the
high school by selling
business cards and some
of you put your business
on here. I just wanted to
thank Mr. Stanley (Wells).
He wanted to celebrate his
25th anniversary with free
oil changes, so if you
wanted something free
from Mr. Stanley, I can
hook you up."
From there Jackson
gave an overview of what
has been going on as he
stated that he has been
blessed by God to be in
this position.
He noted that the kids
have been working real
hard and that they finished

Courtesy photo
New Red Devil Football Coach Wade Jackson drew
many laughs as he spoke at the Avon Park Noon
Rotary Club on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

the spring with 22 young
men and had more come
out in the summer.
"We had a good sum
mer in the weight room,"
added Jackson. "So I am
excited about that, and we
have a great freshman
class coming in and I am
excited about what they
are going to do in the
future."
Avon Park has eight
seniors; Mason Jahna,
Christian Suarez, Caleb
Pursor, Harley Hudson,
Hunter Massey, Zach Farr,
Charles Council and
Romeo Dunn.
"They are good young

men and quality football
players," cited Jackson,
"We are excited about the
leadership that they
bring."
The biggest goal for
Jackson and his coaching
staff in the summer was to
look at the kids they have
and go with an offense
and defense that they can
do their best in.
The second biggest goal
for them has been about
changing the culture and
their motto for this year is
'Attitude is Everything.'
Jackson said that goes
with how you carry your

See WADE, Page B3

Ed sets pace with Lady Streaks

Courtesy photo
Sebring High School Girls Cross Country runners, from left, Kimber Harris and Erin
Lamb, along with head coach Krista Schult, were featured guests on Ed Lynch's "Sports
Talk" show on Saturday, Aug. 24. The show normally airs each Saturday immediately fol-
lowing the Noon News on WWTK 730-AM. Due to upcoming broadcasts of Florida Gator
football, however, on Aug. 31 and Sept. 7, the next "Sports Talk" show will air on
Saturday, Sept. 14.

become one of league's
most consistent winners
over last five seasons.
Under coach Mike
Smith and GM Thomas
Dimitroff, Atlanta is 56 24
in regular season with four
playoff appearances and
two NFC South titles.
If questionable offensive
line holds up, team should
have no trouble scoring
points with QB Matt Ryan,
new RB Steven Jackson,
WRs Roddy White and
Julio Jones, and ageless
Gonzalez.
Defense isn't nearly as
talented, leading coordina
tor Mike Nolan to experi-
ment with 3 4 alignment.
Must get more pressure
on opposing quarterbacks.
NEW ORLEANS
SAINTS (7-9)
NEW FACES: S Kenny
Vaccaro, WR Kenny Stills,
CB Keenan Lewis, TE Ben
Watson, DT John Jenkins,
DE Glenn Foster, S Jim

Leonhard
KEY LOSSES: LT
Jermon Bushrod, WR
Devery Henderson, LB
Jonathan Casillas.
STRENGTHS: QB, TE,
RB.
WEAKNESSES: LB,
DB.
EXPECTATIONS:
Coach Sean Payton's
return from season long
bounty suspension has
infused Saints headquar
ters with optimism.
Payton once again will
work with quarterback
Drew Brees as coach
resumes play calling for
offense that even with
out him ranked second
in league last season.
New defensive coordina
tor Rob Ryan overhauled
Saints' defense a year after
it allowed single season
record 7,042 yards in
2012.
If all goes as New

Sunday's Games
San Antonio 70, Seattle 64
New York 74, Connecticut 66
Los Angeles 90, Tulsa 88, OT
Monday's Games
No games scheduled
Tuesday's Games
Minnesota at New York, late
Seattle at San Antonio, late
Connecticut at Los Angeles, late
Wednesday's Games
Washington at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

STR8 UP seeks help
LAKE PLACID As STR8 UP Youth
Ministry in Lake Placid celebrates its
one year anniversary as a ministry, they
are looking for ways to enhance their
programs in order to maintain and chal
lenge the influx of teenagers that enter
the ministry.
The youth currently play basketball on
the back parking lot area and have long
since outgrown it.
They need the challenge of a full court
and higher goals.
William E. Lewis and Associates have
donated the NBA style fiberglass goals.
Bevis Construction and Concrete has
once again partnered with the program to
provide the labor for this considerable
project.
STR8 UP is seeking to raise $7,500
for 80 yards of concrete.
STR8 UP is asking for donations
towards the goal one quarter of a yard
of concrete is $25, half a yard is $50,
and one yard of concrete is $100.
All donations are welcome.
Please make checks payable to STR8
UP Youth Ministry P.O. Box 654 Lake
Placid, FL 33862 or PayPal can be used
from their website www.str8up.org.

Excel Volleyball Clinics

AVON PARK South Florida State
Volleyball coach Kim Crawford will be
offering four clinics for beginner/inter
mediate boys and girls interested in
learning fundamental volleyball skills,
loco motor movements, 3 i ii,.I coordi
nation and team building skills.
Each clinic will meet one day for two
hours, with a cost of $50 per clinic.
The clinics will meet in the Panther
Gym at SFSC on Saturday's Sept. 7 and
21 and Oct. 5 and 12, from 9 11 a.m.
each day.
The clinic is perfect for middle school
athletes preparing for the school season.
Private, specialized training sessions
with Coach Crawford will be available
immediately following each clinic, from
11 a.m. Noon, at $20 per athlete.
For more information, contact
Crawford at (863) 385 2377, or at craw-
ford @xcelvolleyball. net.

Coz Youth Bowling

LAKE PLACID Coz's Youth
Bowling League of Lake Placid, for ages
7 and up, starts its' new season on
Saturday, Aug. 24.
New Bowlers are welcome with a $25
sign up fee which includes a shirt.
Bowling is Saturday mornings through
Dec. 21, starting at 9 a.m. each day.
Weekly cost is $11 and includes three
games of bowling, shoes and prize fund.
Pee Wees, ages 3 6, are also welcome
and special rates apply.
All Youth League bowlers are eligible
for reduced rate open bowling (some
restrictions apply) and free bowling with
instruction on Friday's from 4:30 6 p.m.
- must be accompanied by an adult.
Come out for instruction and a good
time.
Call Frank Peterson at 382 9541, or
Donna Stanley at 441 4897 for more

AVON PARK The inaugural Avon
Park Champions Club golf tournament
will be held at Golf Hammock Country
Club on Saturday, Sept. 14, with an 8
a.m. tee time.
This fundraiser will benefit the aca
demic and athletic programs for Avon
Park youth and will be limited to the first
100 paid entrants.
Entry Fee is $60 per person for the
four person scramble event.
The entry fee covers: golf, cart,
refreshments on the course, Deluxe
plaques to flight winners, contests, a
mulligan, and chicken and ribs dinner in
the clubhouse.
A corporate fee of $275 per team will
enter four golfers and a tee sign for your
business.
Tee sign sponsorship is $50.
Checks payable to Avon Park
Champions Club should be mailed to:
Champions Club, 24 South Verona
Avenue, Avon Park, FL 33825 prior to
the Wednesday, Sept. 11, entry deadline.
Please include names and handicaps of
players and if a corporate sponsor supply
logo for the tee sign.
You may request an entry form from
Chet Brojek at cbrojek@comcast.net or
call the coach at 863 712 3524.

Golf FORE Homes

SEBRING Mountain Top
Productions presents the 2013 "Golf
FORE Homes" tournament on Saturday,
Sept. 21, at the Country Club of Sebring.
The event benefits Highlands County
Habitat for Humanity and the Mason's
Ridge project.
Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and shot
gun start at 8:30 a.m.
Four person teams will be flighted by
handicap.
Entry fee includes a complimentary
practice round, continental breakfast,
goodie bags, prizes, snacks and bever
ages on the course and lunch and awards
following play.
A $2,000 hole in one is being spon
scored by Cohan Radio Group and a
chance to win a new vehicle is being
sponsored by Alan Jay Automotive
Network.
Entry fee is $260 per team, or $300 for
team and hole sponsorship.
Download entry form at www.habi
tathighlands. org.
Contact Habitat for Humanity at 385
7156 for additional information, or email
team information to spallone@habi
tathighlands. org.

September Elks Golf

The Sebring Elks Lodge No. 1529
monthly golf outing has been cancelled
as our normal date is Labor Day and only
a few teams have signed up.
The next monthly tournament will be
Monday, Oct. 7, at Golf Hammock.

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Bass are no match for the Assassin

Continued from B1
more brilliant.
Like the Slug Go, it was avail
able in many colors, but after using
the silver phantom, I was sold on
the color.
Twitching this bait along the sur
face is like watching a struggling
baitfish.
The action is so real it's no won
der that bass attack it with such
veracity.
I rig the bait on a small, 6 inch
fluorocarbon leader attached to a
swivel (which prevents line twist)
and a 2/0 hook.
Without the swivel it will twist
your line pretty badly as it dances
along the surface.
Because it's rigged weedless
(Texas Rig), the Assassin can be
tossed into the thickest of vegeta
tion and pads and still not get hung
up.
I also built a special rod, a 7 1/2'
Light Action spinning rod that han
dles this bait perfectly and allows
me to impart whatever action I feel
will work in a given situation.
Bass will blow up on it in the
vegetation or open water, and

often, if you let the bait drop a few
inches, they'll attack it underwater
halfway back to the boat.
And this bait isn't just for small
bass; it will catch bass of any size.
Years ago, fishing Lake Lotela
with my wife just prior to a thun
derstorm, I caught back to back 8
pounders in open water.
Bass just can't resist what looks
like a pretty easy meal for them.
On Wednesday, Burt Watkins
and I fished the morning tourna
ment and unlike the past few
weeks, decided to try some differ
ent areas of Lake Jackson.
The water has come up consider
ably over the last six weeks and
areas that were once too shallow to
fish are now holding 2 4 feet of
water.
With fresh vegetation, the bass
are in and around any structure
they can find.
I started out with a Yum Dinger
worm and picked up a couple of
small bass pretty quickly.
Then I switched to a Zara Spook
and casting alongside a wooden
dock, a nice two pound bass
exploded on it.
But as we came upon a long

stretch a new grass in the water, I
pulled out my "go to bait" and
started catching bass immediately.
For every bass I caught, I proba
bly lost one or had a strike and
they missed the bait.
When you're fishing a Bass
Assassin you need to give them a
few seconds after the strike to set
the hook.
I tend to react a little too quick
ly, often costing me a fish.
After about an hour and a half, I
had caught a dozen or more and I
suggested to Burt that he might
want to switch over to the Bass
Assassin.
He'd been throwing a popper
and a crankbait and had yet to even
get a hit.
Four casts later, Burt caught a
nice 2 1/2 pound bass, followed by
another 3 pounder.
Then, as luck would have it, we
both hooked up at the same time,
but my fish was a big one.
The bass headed for deep water
and it started taking line as I set
the hook and held on.
Twenty feet later, the bass came
to the surface and with a huge,
crashing leap, and tossed my

favorite lure right back at me.
All I could do was take a deep
breath and make another cast.
We didn't win the tournament,
although we did place third out of
eight boats, but we caught a lot of
fish.
Try a Silver Phantom Bass
Assassin and you'll see what I'm
talking about.

Wednesday Bass
Tournament

We had eight boats fish our tour
nament on Lake Jackson and
everyone caught and released their
limit of three bass per boat.
Nick DeSanta won the tourna
ment with three bass weighing 7.98
pounds.
Second place went to Dwight
Ameling with three bass weighing
7.71 pounds, and Burt and I fin
ished third
with our
three bass P
weighing
6.86

pounds.
It was a
fun event

Wade lays out goals for Avon Park football

and I was happy to see such a good
turnout.
Come on out and join us
Wednesday, today, it's a great way
to spend a few hours on a great
fishing lake.

Don Norton is a professional tourna-
ment bass fisherman, bass fishing guide,
and custom rod builder He lives in the
Golf Hammock area of Sebring with his
wife Lexie, and is the owner of a custom
rod building company appropriately
named 'The American Fisherman'". He
is also the owner of REDS II, a full-serv-
ice fishing tackle store located at 3603
Sebring Parkway, in Sebring, FL. You
can reach him at 863-273-4998 or by
email at donortonl13@gmail.com. Visit
his American Fisherman Facebook page
or his website at theamericanfisher-
man.com. or stop by the store to see him
in person.

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self every day to include
what you do at school, home
and everywhere you go -
attitude is a reflection of
yourself and your communi
ty.
"They have all bought in to
changing the culture," said
Jackson. "When they show
up for practice, they are
ready to go. When they go to
the weight room, we don't
have to get on them a whole
lot and in the past we have
struggled with that because
we got into a mindset as a
school that we accept medi
ocrity. We are not going to be
mediocre, so we working on
'I believe in
setting your
goals high.'
WADE JACKSON
Avon Park head coach
changing those attitudes and
their everyday life."
Jackson said he tells the
kids all the time that 'Rome
was not built in a day.'
"When one of them asked
me what that really meant, I
said I really did not know,"
he said. "But it sounded
good."
Those in attendance
laughed.
"I told them we are going
to take one step at a i i, iii,
we are going to buillI ii,.
thing up," Jackson c.,ii, .1
"If you look at the gym, we
got brand new championship
banners put up and the last
one we got is 1988. To say I
don't want to put one up
would be a bold face lie
because I think about it all
the time."
"I believe in setting your
goals high. If you don't you
will never obtain anything."
Jackson took notice that
the second game, against
Frostproof, is going to tell
him a lot about his team.
"They got some studs up
there," he said. "Are w.
going to go up there ar.i I! qI.
them in the mouth and i ,i
take anything from their" ..i
are we going to back d. .% ,
That is part of changin.- ii.
culture, fear none and j "'
all."
He recounted back v lh
he was in school, there %
not much to do except I- 1
or go to football games
"When Friday night, ii,,
businesses closed and ti,.
stands were packed and ii ii
is what we want to buill. I,
to again," said Jackson
"Getting the stands pac k .1
We will change the culiii,
and put a product on tt, !. I.
that this town can be p ,
of, even if they do not I,

anybody out there, to come
and be part of something spe
cial. That is what we are try
ing to build."
To do that, Jackson is
reaching out to the youth pro
grams and middle school.
"Last week Coach Reggie
Knighten was out here and he
has done a great job with the
youth football and
Champions Elite," said
Jackson. "I have talked to
those guys about how to
build a program in Avon
Park, not just four separate
entities. We have to take care
of the youth, middle, JV and
Varsity programs. The Lord
has blessed me to hopefully

connect all these things
together."
The kids are excited about
the season and know what the
challenges are ahead of them.
The one thing that Jackson
worries about, besides
injuries, is for kids to consid
er themselves as failures if
they do not reap the rewards
of their hard work.
"That is something that we
have to preach to them,"
remarked Jackson. "Is no,
you are not a failure, it is
more of a stepping stone on
where we want to go."
He also worries about
grades and has set up a study
hall for the players.

He added that three players
that were ineligible in the
spring game are now eligible
to play and they keep a con
stant eye on grades and
homework assignments to
work on and maintain GPAs.
Jackson mentioned, in
another moment of levity,
that they did some tutoring in
algebra and realized how
much he had forgotten.
"Grades comes first and
then football," said Jackson,
as he pronounced that they
also allow players to miss the
first part of practice to attend
the tutoring program the
school has with Webber
University twice a week.

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Kurt joining Tony?
Everyone buckle up.
Will Tony Stewart
actually agree to hire
Kurt Busch?
GODSPEAK: I don't know
if Tony wants Kurt. Some-
thing tells me a sponsor
wants to see Kurt driving
for Tony. The power of
horsepower dollars.
KEN'S CALL Forget
Tony's leg; examine his
head. Then again, racin'
has a history of strange
bedfellows.
When does Jim-
mie Johnson start to
worry?
GODSPEAK: When he
climbs to the stage to ac-
cept the Sprint Cup. he'd
better not stumble.
KEN'S CALL That rattle
under the team's hood
can't be ignored any
longer. Anyone have eye
of newt?

Carl Edwards gushed about his No. 99 Ford in the
garage area at Bristol. "I've just got to thank all the
guys," Edwards said. "That's the most fun I've had in
a race car in a long time."
It was odd since Edwards finished 39th in the 43-
car field. His engine blew up with a little more than
100 laps left to contest. Edwards was excited that
his car was able to run up front.
"The engine ran great until it blew up. so if we
run like that the rest of the year, it's gonna be awe-
some," Edwards said. "We're gonna be good."

TRAVELING' MAN
After 18 years helping Jack Roush build Roush
Fenway Racing into a powerhouse race team, Mark
Martin opted to leave to chase a part-time
schedule. Little did Martin know that he would
race for a string of owners including a
three-year stint at Hendrick Motorsports,
where he scored five victories.
Since 2007 the 54-year-old fitness
freak has driven for Bobby Ginn,
Dale Earnhardt Inc., Hendrick,
Michael Waltrip Racing and
one race with Joe Gibbs
Racing. Last week he made
another move of his own
volition when he decided
to sub for injured Tony
Stewart in the No. 14
Stewart-Haas Racing
Chevy.
Martin could have served
out his MWR contract, but left
to let Brian Vickers, named as
the No. 55 Toyota's next driver.
take the wheel. It's been an 1
interesting journey. "
"I never dreamed of what would
take place from 2007 on," said Mar-
tin, who has 40 Cup Series victories.
"It's been a really great experience
to have the opportunity to work.
with so many great people, teams
learn from so many people and
make friends, so many good friends
throughouLt the time. I've had great times."
Martin will try to get Stewart's No. 14 ma-
chine into the Chase playoffs on owner points.
Stewart's team is in the thick of the battle.
"I want to be able to bring something
to the organization in stability, and

Daytona Beach
News-Journal/
PETER BAUER
When a great
car blows up,
all you can do
is scratch your
head.

hopefully we can turn the No. 14 car back over to
Tony an even stronger organization than what it was
when he stepped away and got injured."

CUP KIDS
Kenseth captured the pole position, but Elliott won
the race. Do those names sound familiar? No, we're
not talking about former NASCAR champions Matt
Kenseth and Bill Elliott, but their sons. Ross Kenseth
took P1 honors at the ARCA race held in Oregon,
while Chase Elliott won the Southern Super Series'
Alabama 200. Matt Kenseth won at Bristol, while
Ross finished sixth in the ARCA battle.

Kurt Busch is battling 10 other drivers for the privilege
to run for Chase title honors. He started on the pole at
Bristol Motor Speedway, but finished 31st because of
an odd equipment failure. He explained it to the media
after the Bristol Night Race.

The initial problem with the wheel hub, is that
something you are going to have to diagnose
later?
"Yeah I guess we had a right-rear hub fail where the
studs pulled through or they weren't tightened or as-
sembled. I don't know, just a right-rear hub failure. Now

we have to go back and diagnose that. When you are
20 laps down there is nothing you can do. We just rode
around and we are down, but we are not out. I guess at
the end of the race we gained a bunch of points back
with guys having trouble. My thoughts all through the
race were we just have to go to Atlanta and Richmond
and win them both."
Is it weird for something like that to happen that
far into a run?
"Yeah, we didn't even pit yet so we had a wheel start
to vibrate loose at an odd time. I felt vibrations before,

but we are leading the race, walking the dog and our
right-rear is falling off. It's just kind of how you have to
fight sometimes and overcome the obstacles that come
your way."

At this point, what sort of "rally the troops"
mentality do you have for the guys and the guys
have for you?
"Well, we are down, but we are not out. We have two
races to go, and I heard we are only five points (actually
six) out of 10th."

AP/WADE PAYHE
In Kasey's case, sometimes nice
guys finish second, not last.
Will we see a new Kasey Kahne
next time?
The great American philosopher
Henry Yunick (you might've known him
as "Smokey") gave this pearl of wisdom
to the Answer Man: "If you buy a puppy
that's tan with brown spots, when the
dog gets old and dies, it'll be tan with
brown spots."
Huh?
If Kasey Kahne is too "gentlemanly"
to dump Matt Kenseth at Bristol for a
win, it's hard to imagine him develop-
ing the mean streak necessary to win a
championship. At least that's the pre-
vailing wisdom this week. To win cham-
pionships in practically any endeavor,
you have to occasionally resemble the
south end of a northbound mule. The
true greats make it look like an innocent
slip.
Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart?
Really?
From what we read, it appears that
Stewart's co-owner. Gene Haas, is
enamored with Kurt. Word is, Gene
is willing to make up the sponsorship
shortfall out of his own pocket to get
Kurt in a fourth car for Stewart-Haas
next year. We should quit shaking our
head and begin pulling HARD for this
to happen. It'll be the most entertaining
partnership since Tom and Roseanne
Arnold.

Ken Willis has been covering
NASCAR for The Daytona Beach
News-Journal for 27 years. Reach
him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

ed last two seasons 1 5 and
1 6, digging themselves
holes they could never
overcome.
It doesn't help that
Panthers face toughest
schedule in league based
off last year's records and
play in competitive NFC
South.
This could be a make or
break season for Rivera.
TAMPA BAY BUCCA-
NEERS (7-9)
NEW FACES: CB
Darrelle Revis, S Dashon
Goldson, CB Johnthan
Banks, T Gabe Carimi, DT
Akeem Spence.
KEY LOSSES: S Ronde
Barber, PK Connor Barth,
DE Michael Bennett, DT
Roy Miller.
STRENGTHS: RB, WR,
DBs.
WEAKNESSES: OL,
TE, pass rush.
EXPECTATIONS: Bucs
have missed postseason
past five years and don't

have playoff victory since
winning Super Bowl 11
seasons ago.
With wildly inconsistent
Josh Freeman entering final
year of contract, heat on
fifth year quarterback to
prove he's worth hefty pay
raise for next season.
Club shored up NFL's
leakiest secondary by
acquiring three time All Pro
Revis, and Goldson, an All
Pro last season with San
Francisco.
Still, Tampa Bay's play
off hopes likely will ride on
Freeman's play.
He's surrounded by tal
ented players on offense
and became franchise's first
4,000 yard passer in 2012.
However, questions about
whether he's long term
solution will persist until
25 year old shows he can
lead Bucs into postseason.

AP NFL website:
www.pro32.ap.org

Sebring Kayak Tours

Special to the News Sun
There is one remaining
Saturday outing in August
for the Sebring Kayak
Tours.
Aug. 31, 10 a.m.
Peace River
We will meet and launch
from Brownville Park north
of Arcadia and paddle down
to the public boat ramp off
of Hwy 70.
This is a full day (4 5 hr)
paddle downstream with a
fairly swift current.
Be prepared to stay in the

kayak for the entire trip as
high water levels may not
allow us to get out.
Pack a lite lunch that you
can eat while traveling.
All trips are $39 per per
son (single or tandem
kayak) and includes kayak,
equipment, tour fee and
shuttle
Cost is $10 per person
for those bringing their own
kayak which includes tour
fee and shuttle
All reservations must be
confirmed via phone or

email at least 24 hours prior
to trip.
Kayaking is a water
activity, you will get wet so
dress appropriately.
Sebring Kayak Tours
reserves the right to cancel
any tours that do not meet
the minimum amount of
participants.
We do not typically can
cel tours due to rain unless
we encounter dangerous
weather such as thunder
and/or lightning.

third straight season without
playoffs.
Without much game
breaking talent on offense,
Jets could be hard pressed to
match last year's six-win
total, even with creative
Marty Mornhinweg as coor
dinator and solid defense
that should keep them in
games.
That could spell doom for
Ryan, who was kept on by
owner Woody Johnson
despite hiring new GM in
John Idzik.
BUFFALO BILLS (6-10)
NEW FACES: QB EJ
Manuel, QB Kevin Kolb, QB
Matt Leinart, LB Manny
Lawson, LB Jerry Hughes,
LB Kiko Alonso, WR Robert
Woods, WR Marquise
Goodwin, DT Alan Branch,
K Dustin Hopkins.
KEY LOSSES: LG Andy
Levitre, LB Nick Barnett,
LB Shawne Merriman, S
George Wilson, CB Terrence
McGee, DE Chris Kelsay,
WR David Nelson, WR
Donald Jones, K Rian
Lindell.
STRENGTHS: RB, DL.
WEAKNESSES: QB, OL,
LB, DB.
EXPECTATIONS: Far
too many changes at far too
many key positions on and
off field from GM (Doug
Whaley) down to placekick
er to expect Bills to end
longest active playoff
drought at 13.
Quarterback already an
issue with rookie Manuel
(left knee) and veteran Kolb
(potential concussion) both
questionable to start season.
Injuries left Bills scram
bling to sign Leinart on
Sunday.
Hope for team without
winning record since 2004 is
to begin showing signs of
improvement under new
coach Doug Marrone and
young staff, which includes
former Jets defensive coordi
nator Mike Pettine.

AP NFL website:
www.pro32.ap.org

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Is Coke the same as it was 127 years ago? Maybe

By CANDICE CHOI
AP Food Industry Writer
ATLANTA Coca Cola
keeps the recipe for its 127
year old soda inside an
imposing steel vault that's
bathed in red security lights.
Several cameras monitor the
area to make sure the fizzy
formula stays a secret.
But in one of the many
signs that the surveillance is
as much about theater as
reality, the images that pop
up on video screens are of
smiling tourists waving at
themselves.
"It's a little bit for show,"
concedes a guard at the
World of Coca Cola museum
in downtown Atlanta, where
the vault is revealed at the
end of an exhibit in a puff of
smoke.
The ability to push a
quaint narrative about a
product's origins and fuel a
sense of nostalgia can help
drive billions of dollars in
sales. That's invaluable at a
time when food makers face
greater competition from
smaller players and cheaper
supermarket store brands
that appeal to cash strapped
Americans.
It's why companies such
as Coca Cola and Twinkles'
owner Hostess play up the
notion that their recipes are
sacred, unchanging docu
ments that need to be closely
guarded. As it turns out,
some recipes have changed
over time, while others may
not have. Either way, they
all stick to the same script
that their formulas have
remained the same.
John Ruff, who formerly
headed research & develop
ment at Kraft Foods, said
companies often recalibrate
ingredients for various rea
sons, including new regular
tions, fluctuations in com-
modity costs and other
issues that impact mass food
production.
"It's almost this mytholog
ical thing, the secret formu
la," said the president of the
Institute of Food
Technologists, which studies
the science of food. "I would
be amazed if formulas (for
big brands) haven't
changed."
This summer, the Twinkies
cream filled cakes many
Americans grew up snacking
on made a comeback after
being off shelves for about
nine months following the
bankruptcy of Hostess
Brands. At the time, the new
owners promised the spongy
yellow cakes would taste
just like people remember.
A representative for
Hostess, Hannah Arnold,
said in an email that
Twinkies today are "remark
ably close to the original
recipe," noting that the first
three ingredients are still
enriched flour, water and
sugar.
Yet a box of Twinkles now
lists more than 25 ingredi
ents and has a shelf-life of
45 days, almost three weeks
longer than the 26 days from
just a year ago. That sug
gests the ingredients have
been tinkered with, to say
the least, since they were

created in 1930.
"When Twinkles first
came out they were largely
made from fresh ingredi
ents," notes Steve Ettlinger,
author of "Twinkle,
Deconstructed," which
traced the roots of the cake's
many modern day industrial
ingredients.
For its part, KFC says it
still strictly follows the
recipe created in 1940 by its
famously bearded founder,
Colonel Harland Sanders.
The chain understood the
power of marketing early on,
with Sanders originally

dying his beard white to
achieve a more grandfatherly
look.
Fast forward to 2009,
when KFC decided the secu
rity for the handwritten copy
of the recipe needed a flashy
upgrade. It installed a 770
pound safe that is under con
stant video and motion
detection surveillance and
surrounded by two feet of
concrete on every side -
just in case any would be
thieves try to dig a tunnel to
get it.
"Like something out of a
Hollywood movie," a press

release from KFC trumpeted
at the time.
KFC may very well be
following the basic instruc
tions of the recipe encased in
the vault. But the fanfare
around its founder's instruc
tions is despite his disap
proval of the new owners of
the chain after he sold his
stake in the company in
1964. In his book, for exam
ple, Wendy's founder Dave
Thomas, a friend of
Sanders', recounts how the
colonel was annoyed
because they came up with a
simpler way to drain grease

off the chicken by dumping
it onto wire racks, rather
than ladling the grease off
by hand. Sanders apparently
hated the new system
because it bruised the chick
en. According to the book,
Sanders was afraid the new
owners would ruin the chick
en because he said they
"didn't know a drumstick
from a pig's ear."
In the book "Secret
Formula," which was pub
lished in 1994 and drew
from interviews with former
executives and access to
Coca Cola's corporate

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Allen noted that multiple
changes were made to the
formula over the years. For
instance, Allen noted that
that the soda once contained
trace amounts of cocaine as
a result of the coca leaves in
the ingredients, as well as
four times the amount of
caffeine.
In an emailed statement,
Coca Cola said its secret for
mula has remained the same
since it was invented in 1886
and that cocaine has "never
been an added ingredient" in
its soda.

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By MICHAEL MCCALL
Associated Press
Nowadays, long hair and
loud guitars are common in
country music. That wasn't
always the case. The new
album "Alabama & Friends"
pays tribute to a pioneering
band that proved decades
ago how popular merging
country and Southern rock
could be.
Forty years after country
rockers Alabama formed, the
band's sound no longer car-
ries the shock of the new.
But a gang of contemporary
country stars, all of whom
incorporate rock into their

music, celebrate another
country music trait: concise,
catchy songs survive the
ages.
Several 21st century stars
put their stamp on Alabama
favorites. Jason Aldean adds
arena guitar crunch to
"Tennessee River," Luke
Bryan finds joyous fun in
"Love in the First Degree"
and Florida Georgia Line
brings extra bounce to "I'm
in a Hurry (and Don't Know
Why)."
Even better is the intimacy
Kenny Chesney instills into
"Lady Down on Love" and
the Bob Seger like soul Toby

Keith pumps into the under-
rated "She and I." Best of
all, Jamey Johnson's per
formance of "My Home's in
Alabama" fits him like an
old denim jacket the rare
tribute that improves on the
original.
After a 10 year break
from recording, Alabama
reunited to cut two new
songs, which was at least
one too many, as neither car
ries the nostalgic weight of
their more famous songs.
Still, there is plenty here to
make these old Southern
rock pioneers proud.

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therapy, exercise and bodywork based on traditional Oriental medicine
principles.
This system of health care is used extensively by one-quarter of the world's
population residing in Asia, and is rapidly growing in popularity in the
West.
Oriental medicine is based on an energetic model rather than the
Biochemical model of Western medicine.
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Acupuncture is the 5000 year old Chinese system of natural
Healing. Fine sterile needles are inserted into specific points of
the body to restore a balanced flow of energy.
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medicine has been around in some shape or form. It has been
Found to very helpful in treating conditions such as allergies, ADD
,o* and ADHD, menopausal syndrome, chronic pain and many,
many other ailments.

Courtesy photo
Members of the Miracle League staff and players accept a donation from the Lake Placid
Noon Rotary. Miracle League board member Saundra Bass (from left), 'Buddy' Rachel
Yungbluth, player/coach Jana Carroll, and Director John Varady accept the check from
Rotary president Margaret Callahan.

Lake Placid Noon Rotary

donates to Miracle League

Special to the News Sun
LAKE PLACID With the
upcoming season fast
approaching, John Varady,
director of Miracle League
for Highlands County, was
happy to accept a $1,000
check to offset some of the
anticipated expenses for the
2013 season. The check was
presented by the Lake Placid
Noon Rotary from funds
raised by the World Famous
Wild Game Dinner.
Joining Varady at the
luncheon meeting were board
member Saundra Bass,
Miracle League player/coach
Jena Carroll, and
"Buddy"/Miracle League
Assistant Rachel Yungbluth.
All three were happy to share
experiences and information
about Miracle League, a
national program that pro-
vides opportunities for per
sons with mental and physi
cal challenges to participate
in America's favorite pastime
- baseball.
Miracle League players
come from all over
Highlands County, as long as
they can get to the playing
field at the Lake June
Ballfields in Lake Placid. The
Miracle League field is the
only one of its kind in
Highlands County, with a
special surface that makes
moving with wheelchairs and
walkers much less of a chal
lenge than regular grass
fields.
Players range in age from
children through adults and
there are three groups of
players younger children,
medium skills players and
adults so all can compete
against others with similar
skills. There are no fees to

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2013.

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participate; uniforms and user
fees are covered by funds
raised by the non profit
organization.
Varady said the recent
implementation of user fees
to cover costs in the Lake
Placid parks has increased
the expenses. "Seventy play
ers with an assessment of $20
per player adds up fast," he
explained. Those fees may
increase in the future, but the
Miracle League board is
determined to avoid burden
ing family and caregivers by
passing those fees onto play
ers.
Players who need help on
the field are assisted by
"Buddies" volunteers who
help them bat, round the
bases and throw the ball.
Yungbluth, a volunteer, was
uncertain what to expect
when she began with the
organization. She had no pre
vious experience with the
special needs population, but
says now the experience has

been extremely rewarding.
Jena Carroll has been play
ing with the Miracle League
for about five years and now
also coaches the younger
players. She shared that her
favorite part of the game is
hitting the ball.
When asked what chal
lenges the organization faces
in the future, Bass stated that
transportation is sometimes
an issue, as the families of
players may be unable to get
them to the games, especially
if funds are tight or the dis
stance is long. The organize
tion would like to have some
way to transport those play
ers.
The season begins this
year on Saturday, Sept. 21
with eight games scheduled.
The public is encouraged to
attend and cheer for the play
ers. Visit the Miracle League
for Highlands County web
site at www.ml4hc.com.
Forms and contact informa
tion can be found online.

Courtesy photo
Members of the Orchid
Society Highlands County
Inc. donate a load of
food to the Humane
Society of Highlands
County and The New
Testament Mission. If
you have questions about
the Orchid Society,
please contact the soci-
ety's president, Cindy
Barber, at (863) 307-
2300.

Orchid

Society

donates

food to

Humane

Society

Courtesy photo
Debbie Wiegand who won
the prize drawing for
Orchid Society members
who brought donation to
the food banks during
July's meeting.

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Special to the News Sun
SEBRING The execu
tive board, past presidents
and a small group of
Garden Club of Sebring
members had the privilege
of attending a retirement
ceremony honoring
Waymond "Pete" Spradley,
a city employee for more
than 35 years.
On Aug. 20, at the
Sebring City Council meet
ing, Mayor George Hensley
read several letters of com-
mendation from past and
current city employees. All
spoke of Spradley's dedica
tion, loyalty, generous
smile and gentle manner.
Most mentioned was his
strong work ethic and the
fact that Spradley was
always ready to get the job
done and to do it well.
Spradley was born in
Moultrie, Ga. After arriving
in Sebring he was hired and
began work on May 15,
1978.
After working his way up
through the ranks, Spradley
became head custodian at
the Jack Stroup Civic
Center and retained that
position for these last 20
years. Spradley became an

Tops Club 632

LAKE PLACID There
were 21 members present at
the last meeting. Carolyn
Mead led singing a revised
version of "When You're
Smiling."
Debbie Luddington pre
sented a program on the
myths of nutrition. The
focus was on beliefs that
we're taught and later find
to be erronious concerning
foods. The first one was to
limit egg intake because it
raises your cholesterol,
when they're now saying
that egg consumption does
not raie cholesterol, trans
fats are the culprits.
Several other "old wives

invaluable asset to many
local organizations in
Highlands County. Among
them the Jaycees,
Community Redevelopment
Agency, local banks,
Historical Society, Rotary
Club, Sebring Garden Club,

remedies" were cited and
then debunked.
The total loss was 10
pounds with a gain of seven
pounds, giving a net loss of
three pounds. The best loser
of the week was Patty
Hynes. There was a loss of
31 pounds, a gain of 18
pounds, with a net loss for
the month of July of 13
pounds. The best loser of
the month was Fay Nutt,
who's on vacation and will
receive her reward when
she returns. Laverda Alvis
received her four year
KOPS award. June Elam
and Phyllis Hieronymous
each received a charm for
losing four weeks in a row.
"I Can" charms were given

and others too numerous to
mention.
President Gloria Frances
presented Spradley with a
check and a certificate of
honorary membership with
an open invitation to visit
the Garden Club any time.

to Kathy Barber, Lori
Barber, June Elam, Mary
Lou Lilja and Patty Hynes
for renewing at a lower
weight.
Yes/yesses for the com-
ing week are grapes and
spinach, and the no/no is
potato chips. Leader Judy
O'Boyle is still losing, and
if she has a loss for one
more week she'll receive
the travel gift.
O'Boyle received a thank
you from Nancy Hughes for
the donation to the area
captains travel to SRD.
There were only two area
captains who attended -
Cindy Deweese and
Nancy's husband.

What's better on a hot
summer night than a cold
drink? Most of our favorite
"adult" summertime drinks
are, unfortunately, full of
sugar and chemicals and
nasty artificial ingredients.
But don't worry! I'm not
going to tell you that you
have to live the rest of your
life without cocktails. I'm
just going to tell you how to
make cocktails that aren't all
that bad for you.

How to lighten up
your cocktails

For recipes that call for
soda, try substituting with
carbonated water. Instead of a
vodka and tonic or gin and
tonic, for example, mix your
alcohol with seltzer, a touch
of homemade simple syrup
and a lemon wedge.
Speaking of simple syrup
... make your own. Regular
simple syrup is just sugar
water. It's hummingbird nec
tar, basically! Make your
own simple syrup by mixing
half a tablespoon of honey
with a tablespoon of warm
water. That measure will give
you enough for one sweet
cocktail.
Drink a serving of fruit
or vegetable with each drink
by muddling some fresh pro
duce in the bottom of your
glass. Strawberries and basil
are a wonderful sweet
combo. A tomato and some
parsley is good for a Bloody
Mary. Mango and mint makes

Dinner
Diva
Leanne Ely

another great cocktail combo.
Stick to one shot per
drink. That will keep the
calories down and it will also
prevent you from overdoing
it too quickly.

Some cocktails
ideas to try

Mint Julep. Put a table
spoon of your homemade
simple syrup into a glass and
muddle it with a dozen or so
fresh mint leaves. Add a
shot of bourbon and top the
drink up with seltzer water.
Tequila Sunrise. Fill a
glass with ice and a shot of
tequila. Add in a couple shots
of fresh squeezed orange
juice and pour a splash
of real cranberry juice (not
cranberry cocktail) on top.
Lime Rickey. To your
tablespoon of homemade
simple syrup, add the juice of
one lime and a little more

than half a shot of bitters.
Top with a cup of seltzer
water and enjoy.
Spiked Lemonade.
Muddle a quarter cup of
frozen berries with the juice
of a lemon and a tablespoon
of simple syrup in an eight
ounce glass. Stir in a shot of
vodka and top up the whole
thing with seltzer.
Grapefruit Margarita. Put
some ice cubes in your
favorite margarita glass. Add
a shot of tequila, the juice of
a lime and the juice of half a
grapefruit. Top it up with a
shot of orange liqueur.
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Placid Lakes
Party Line
By Susie Lee
LAKE PLACID The
Placid Lakes Homeowners
Association newsletter will
be coming out in September
and we are asking all Placid
Lakes homeowners who have
wells to contact Town Hall,
465 4888, to assure that they
will receive the publication
along with the homeowners
on the public water utility
list.
The "Hand and Foot" card
players will have their next
night of games on Monday,
Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. Please
note new time. We are still
looking for alternates to fill
in when needed. Joe Briski
built card racks for the
bunch. (No need to play "52-
pickup" anymore, or is it
208? They use four decks!)
We're having a "name that
flower" contest. Dave and
Ollie Jackson gave the "Plant
Man" a beautiful yellow
flowered plant, and no one
knows what it is. Even the
"Plant Lady" couldn't identi
fy it, and she advised to take
a picture, along with a small
leaf from the bottom of the
plant, to the Agri Civic
Center for an opinion. This is
serious; hope it's not a weed.
The International Sausage
Festival plans are in the final
stages, and will be ready for
take off Sunday, Sept. 15
from 1 4 p.m. There will be
take out available; call in the
day of the festival before 1
p.m. with your order and
time of pick up. The meal is
one sausage, baked beans,
cole slaw, three bean salad,
chips and drink for $5 dona
tion; extra sausage for $3.
The Dalton Gang meets
Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Beef
O'Bradys at 5:30 p.m.
There's a lot going on. Joyce
will be calling you.
Mrs. Santa needs your

help. She's running short of
supplies and need new PJ's
for the needy kids in Lake
Placid. "Mrs. Santa" is at the
Town Hall every day until 1
p.m., and will see that the
PJ's get to the right place at
Christmas. She does this
every year, with the help of
Manna Ministries. Sizes 1 to
11 years,. We're starting
early; call 465 4888. This is a
great, sensible way to
approach the holidays.

Tropical
Harbor Estates
By Arlene Clouston

LAKE PLACID Nu
Hope Ladies showed the resi
dents of the park the dresses
they have sewed this summer.
The dresses were pinned on a
cord with clothes pines. We
walked out with this line of
dresses. They are called
Pillowcase Dresses. So at our
coffee hour we had show and
tell. Emily Snider, a resident
in the park, came to the
Wednesday Nu Hope group
and suggested we sew these
as a new project. Residents
donated pillow cases, ribbon,
etc. and the assembly line
began.
We enjoyed sewing and
decorating these dresses. We
have sewed about 60 and
they will be sent to needy
children in the United States.
Donna and Kendall
Kilbride made the coffee for
the coffee hour on Aug. 19.
They served big muffins,
blueberry or banana nut.
Luetta Kiger was the emcee
with the continued joke,
"Why did the chicken cross
the road?" It's a matter of
opinion.
Carol Noel, the sunshine
person, reported on residents
that need our well wishes -
Peggy Sue Teague; Milly
Verbarg and George Morse
are in the hospital for heart

surgery. We were sorry to
hear that Ed Malley has
passed away, and Larry
Myers, a former resident of
the park.
Carol Noel made coffee for
the Tuesday morning ladies.
Marysue Willeke led the
meeting. Plans are being
made for the Labor Day get
together, other September
activities and the October
Halloween party. Jodi Susco
has been with us seven years.
The Ladies Lunch Out was
well attended at JR's Cafe on
the airport runway in
Sebring. Barb Myer and
Susan Bury were the host
esses for this gathering. We
all received favors at the
table setting.
The men, or Mustangs,
went to the Placid Lakes
Country Club for their lunch
out. They enjoyed their lunch
and friendships. Charlie Price
took care of the arrange
ments.
Last week my granddaugh
ter, Dr. Chantel E. White, the
archaeobotanist, was in
Istanbul, Turkey. I'm glad to
report that she is safely back
in Komotini, Greece. She
went there because of the
destruction of Istanbul's
Gardens. Over the past centu
ry as Istanbul has grown,
vegetable gardens and
orchards around the city have
been paved over for construc
tion projects.
Efforts by Aleksandra
Sopov are under way to pre
serve the last of these gar
dens. He invited Chantel to
Istanbul to conduct an assess
ment of the area, within and
around the Uedikule city
walls, where they have grown
plants for 50 years.
"You gain strength, experi
ence and confidence by every
experience where you really
stop to look fear in the face.
You must do the thing you
cannot do." Eleanor
Roosevelt

By RUSS BYNUM
Associated Press
SAVANNAH, Ga. -
Lawyers signed a deal
Friday to drop a discrimina
tion and sexual harassment
lawsuit against celebrity
cook Paula Deen, who was
dumped by the Food
Network and other business
partners after she said under
oath that she had used racial
slurs in the past.
A document filed in U.S.
District Court in Savannah
said both sides agreed to
drop the lawsuit "without
any award of costs or fees to
any party."
No other details of the
agreement were released.
The judge in the case had
not signed an order to final
ize the dismissal.
Former employee Lisa
Jackson last year sued Deen
and her brother, Bubba
Hiers, saying she suffered
from sexual harassment and
racially offensive talk and
employment practices that
were unfair to black workers
during her five years as a
manager of Uncle Bubba's
Seafood and Oyster House.
Deen is co owner of the
restaurant, which is primari
ly run by her brother.
The dismissal deal came
less than two weeks after
Judge William T. Moore
threw out the race discrimi
nation claims, ruling
Jackson, who is white, had
no standing to sue over what
she said was poor treatment
of black workers. He let
Jackson's claims of sexual
harassment stand, but the
deal drops those also.
The lawsuit would be dis
missed "with prejudice,"
which means it can't be
brought again with the same
claims.
"While this has been a dif
ficult time for both my fami
ly and myself, I am pleased

that the judge dismissed the
race claims and I am looking
forward to getting this
behind me," Deen said in a
statement Friday.
Jackson also issued a
statement that backpedaled
on assertions that Deen held
"racist views."
"I assumed that all of my
complaints about the work
place environment were get
ting to Paula Deen, but I
learned during this matter
that this was not the case,"
Jackson said in the state
ment, which was confirmed
by her attorney. "The Paula
Deen I have known for more
than eight years is a woman
of compassion and kindness
and will never tolerate dis
crimination or racism of any
kind toward anyone."
It wasn't Jackson's racism
allegations, but rather
Deen's own words that
ended up causing serious
damage to her public image
and pocketbook. The lawsuit
got little public attention for
more than a year until
Jackson's lawyer questioned
Deen under oath in May. A
transcript of the deposition
became public in June, and it
caused an immediate back
lash against Deen.
Deen was asked if she has

ever used the N word. "Yes,
of course," Deen replied,
though she added: "It's been
a very long time."
Within a few days, the
Food Network didn't renew
Deen's contract and yanked
her shows off the air.
Smithfield Foods, the pork
producer that paid Deen as a
celebrity endorser, dropped
her soon after.
Retailers including Wal
Mart and Target said they'll
no longer sell Deen's prod
ucts and publisher Ballantine
scuttled plans for her
upcoming cookbook even
though it was the No. 1 sell
er on Amazon. Deen also
parted company with her
longtime New York agent,
Barry Weiner, who had
worked to turn Deen into a
comfort food queen since
she was little more than a
Savannah restaurant owner
and self publisher of cook
books.
The judge issued an order
Friday saying he still plans a
hearing on whether
Jackson's lead attorney,
Matthew Billips, should be
sanctioned for what Deen's
lawyers called unprofession
al conduct in the case. In
earlier court filings Deen's
lawyers said Billips threat

ened Deen with embarrass
ing media exposure, made
inappropriate comments
about the cook and the law
suit on Twitter and purpose
fully asked Deen embarrass
ing questions that weren't
relevant to the case during
her deposition.

However, a filing by
Deen's attorneys asked the
judge to drop their motion
for sanctions against Billips.
Billips declined to com-
ment on the lawsuit resolu
tion other than to say "the
matter has been amicably
resolved." Deen attorneys

Grace Speights and Harvey
Weitz did not immediately
return calls seeking com-
ment.
Forbes magazine last year
ranked Deen as the fourth
highest earning celebrity
cook last year, figuring she
had hauled in $17 million.

Dear Abby: A friend of
mine was a victim of domes
tic violence. When I asked
her why she didn't phone
911 for help, her response
was, "They play those 911
calls on the radio all the
time." She didn't want her
prominent husband's career
damaged by adverse public
ty.
Today, a group of us dis
cussed the issue over break
fast. Many of the women
said that because of the pop
ularity of 911 calls being
broadcast on the Internet,
radio and TV, they'd be hesi
tant to phone for help when
needed, too.
Abby, someone is going to
suffer serious harm out of
fear that their call for help
will be publicized. Do you
know what can be done
about this new "drama enter
tainment"? I wouldn't want
my terrified call heard by the
public either, so I'd take my
chances without calling for
help. I just hope I don't
wake up dead one day as a
result.
Publicity Shy in Florida
Dear Publicity-Shy:
Nothing can be done about
"drama entertainment" as
long as the public has an
appetite for it. The reason for
the practice of "if it bleeds,

it leads" in the
media is that it
draws viewers and
listeners which
means advertising
revenue.
In the case of
domestic violence,
calling 911 is the
lesser of two evils. Dear
Out of control
abusers have been known to
maim and kill the ones they
"love." Ask yourself if your
friend's husband's career
was worth risking her life
for. It makes more sense to
risk a 911 call being broad
cast than to have cameras
and TV reporters camped on
your lawn while the EM's or
the coroner carry your bat
tered, bloody body out on a
gurney.

Dear Abby: I'm over
weight and have a family
history of heart disease and
diabetes. An injury to my
back severely limits my abil
ity to exercise, so diet is an
important part of my health
plan.
My problem is people con
stantly try to get me to eat. I
explain my situation, but
they still urge me to have
"just a taste." If I go to a
party and shy away from the
buffet, the host feels I'm

being rude.
SRecently, my super
visor at work
S became insulted
because I refused
S some food she
brought to a work
Meeting.
These people
Abby wouldn't be upset if
an alcoholic refused
a drink, so why are they so
hostile to me? (Another
thing that upsets me is when
somebody dies an early
death, these same folks say,
"He should have taken better
care of himself.")
Under Attack in Arizona
Dear Under Attack: For
many people, food has
become something other than
fuel for the body. It can sym
bolize love, caring, accept
ance and when it is refused
it can seem like a personal
rejection to the person offer
ing it. (Yes, I know it's
crazy.)
Your best defense is to
remind your hosts, your
supervisor, your co workers
and friends that you have a
family history of health
problems and are on a doc
tor advised restricted diet to
manage it. Remind these
generous souls that socializ
ing is more about the compa
ny than the food, and you are

grateful that they understand.

Dear Abby: You give so
much great advice, I'm won
during if there is a basic
principle you abide by in
order to help guide you when
giving advice.
Curious Reader
Dear Curious: I hadn't
really thought about it, but I
suppose it's something like
this: Show up for work ready
to put forth my best effort.
Be honest enough to admit
that not everyone agrees
with me or that I'm some
times wrong. Tell the truth,
the whole truth and nothing
but the truth. Don't pull any
punches, don't preach and
always try to be succinct.

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James Brown biopic to be filmed in Mississippi

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. Tate Taylor, the
Mississippi native who directed "The
Help," said Monday that he'll make a
biographical feature film about James
Brown in the state, starting this fall.
"Every frame will be shot in
Mississippi. We're even doing Paris,
France, in Mississippi. .. Vietnam, as
well, in Mississippi," Taylor said at the
Mississippi Coliseum on the state fair

grounds in Jackson, where some scenes
will be shot.
Filming will take place in November
and December in and near Natchez, a
Mississippi River town in the south
western corner of the state; and in
January and February in the capital city
of Jackson, said Taylor, who grew up in
Jackson and now has a home near
Natchez.
Taylor said he could know within the
next week who will play Brown.

"Those are tough shoes to fill," he
said.
Asked if a well known actor or a new
comer is likely to land the role, Taylor
said: "I tend to go toward relative
unknowns."
Taylor will direct the biopic. His co
producers for the movie are Mick Jagger
and Brian Grazer, he said.
"James Brown, really, was the first
real dancer that broke the ground of how
people move," Taylor said. "And Mick

Back-to-school

savings tips

The fall season
is upon us and
parents and stu
dents are now in
school mode. The
majority of basic
school supplies
have been pur
chased, knowing
that the first week
of school there
would be a second
list of must haves
for each class. If

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not prepared, this can cost
a pretty penny.
This year with three kids
in three different schools
from kindergarten to 10th
grade we had a wide range
of supplies needed. School
supplies are not an issue
when you buy little by little
over the summer or at the
end of the previous school
year sales. Readers ask me
every year how to save on
school supplies. Below are
my tried and true tips for
school supplies. Even if
you do not have a student
in school, but have a heart
for giving to others, this is
the time to buy!
Back to School supplies:
In July stores start prepping
for the school supplies and
will focus on two to three
items every week priced
$.01 $1. They are sold at
below cost to intise con
sumers into the store and
buy additional products.
Being a Savvy Shopper,
simply buy only the items
each week that are under $1
each and you will see a
drastic reduction in the
amount you spend each
year on school supplies.
This goes across any
school college age student.
Buying a little each week
until school starts will save
you 75 90 percent on
school supplies.
Starting Labor Day
weekend the stores will
start marking down the
bulk of the school supplies.
You will find packs of
paper as low as $.10, fold
ers as low as $.05,
pens/pencils, notebooks,
binders etc. all marked
down 50 75 percent or
more.
Your students are going
to need supplies all year
long, including binders,
project folders, markers and
more. Stock up now. If you
do not have the space for
extra school supplies look
for under bed storage con
tainers to store the supplies
in or Rubbermaid contain
ers. It may be hard to think
about buying for next year

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clothes and shoes:
Kids love to get
new back packs,
rigs clothes and shoes
va every year, but by
reusing your sup
a plies each year,
?ey yyou will stretch
your budget even further.
Back packs, shoes and
clothing are the biggest
expenses for school aged
kids. My oldest is using the
same back pack from last
year, knowing that when it
wears out we will buy a
new one. He understands
that by saving money on
this he is able to get the
new cleats he needs that
can cost a pretty penny for
a teen boy.
Same goes for shoes and
clothes; my kids were just
fine in their current tennis
shoes because we pur
chased them when they
needed them (on sale, of
course) instead of just
because. This is a great
way to stretch your dollars.
Same goes for clothing and
apparel; check the clear
ance racks starting this
week and buy what your
student needs little by little.
This is a practice to have
all year long. Look at mark
down racks before the
clothes on display. Buy
clothes/shoes a size larger
and save for later in the
year. Saving 75 percent or
more on clothing for your
student, that is Savvy
Shopping.
Check out
www.DivineSavings.com
under classes to see when I
will be in your area.

Tanya Senseney has more
than 16 years experience sav-
ing and teaching others how
to reduce their monthly gro-
cery budget and give back to
the community. Her focus
and passion is to teach others
how to never go without. In
addition to her workshops,
Tanya is a syndicated colum-
nist and radio show personal-
ity. Tanya travels the country
to speak at numerous work-
shops and events to teach,
enlighten and engage audi-
ences large and small on how
to shop for free. Contact
Tanya at
Tanya@DivineSavings.com
or visit
www.DivineSavings.com for
more information.

Fun By The
Numbers
Like puzzles?
Then you 'll love
sudokuj. This
mind-bending
puzzle will have
you hooked from
the moment you
square off, so
sharpen your
pencil and put
your sudoku
savvy to the test!

Here's How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine
3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each
row, column and box, Each number can appear only once in each row,
column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will
appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The
more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

ou might have a favorite cookie or
brownie recipe but did you know
you could make it even better by
adding a simple, familiar ingredient?
With a few expert tips from
Buddy Valastro, author and S
star of TLC's "Cake Boss,"
you can take your sweet
treats from good to great
in no time.
* Start with Quality Ingredients -
When you start with better ingredients,
you end up with a better cookie or
brownie. Use real butter, high quality
vanilla and great tasting chocolate.
Here, Buddy shares some of his
favorite recipes that use M&M'S can
dies to add an extra special touch
to family favorites making them
even better.
* Chill the Dough Leaving cookie
dough in the refrigerator gives it more
body and results in a fuller and better
tasting cookie. Plan ahead so you can
refrigerate your dough at least one
hour or, even better, overnight.
* Keep It Uniform Use a small ice
cream scoop to keep your cookies the
same size. This not only helps them
look professional, but bake up evenly
and consistently.
* Pans Matter Bake cookies on
light colored, non insulated cookie
sheets without sides. Metal pans will
cook brownies faster than glass pans,
which means cooking times will vary.
Start checking your brownies early to
test if they're ready and prevent over
baking.

You can find more sweet
baking tips and recipes at www.face
book.corn/mms.

Combine chopped candy bars with
ricotta, sugar and orange zest.
Spoon mixture into resealable bag
and snip off a 1/2 inch corner. Fill
cannoli shells by squeezing in filling
from each end.
Decorate both ends with chocolate
candies.

Treats

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By BARRYFOSTER News-Sun correspondentSEBRING It has been a long and winding road for Highlands County commissioners over the past eight years as they have attempted to deal with the space needs of the Highlands County sheriffs office. Following an unsuccessf ul suggestion by commissioner Ron Handley earlier this month that the commission simply refurbish the countyowned Kenilworth Plaza, commissioners set a Jan. 14 workshop to talk it over again with Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton. However, following a meeting with county staff members, Benton now has asked that conversation be moved back to the last Tuesday of next month. If we are actually going to do a presentation and be prepared with all the necessary elements we needed adequate time to prepare it she said. Benton said the idea would be to approach the issue in a methodical manner. We want to be ready to discuss the history of the project, then look at current site solutions and recommendations, she said. The sheriff pointed to the fact that since the idea first was introduced in 2005, quite a bit of research has Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 O nline: www.newssun.com 099099401007 Classifieds A8 Crossword PuzzleB11 Dear AbbyB11 Editorial & OpinionA4 HoroscopeB11 Obituaries A6 Places to WorshipB8 Sports on TVB2 Sudoku PuzzleB11 Index Strong T-storms High 80 Low 62Details, A12 HEARTLAND NATIONAL BANK***; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, front strip; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 5 A bit of bubblyAfestive guide to sparkling LIVING, B12Still a mysteryNewtown shooter remains enigma despite investigation INSIDEONA6Holiday hoops N EWS -S UNHighlands Countys Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 Sunday, December 29, 2013 Volume 94/Number 155 | 75 cents www.newssun .com Benton Benton asks for more time Phil Attinger/News-Sun Construction crews with Orangewood Builders Inc. frame and line the eaves of a patio and meeting room expansion at Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park. By PHILATTINGER phil.attinger@newssun.comAVON PARK Jimmy and Maria Tsakalos have updated the decor and menu of the Olympic Restaurant a little bit at a time ever since they bought it in 1998. Now theyre doing it again, and expanding. Work crews with Orangewood Builders Inc. have spent the last two weeks upgrading the restaurants restrooms. They are in the midst of adding an 18-person private dining room and an adjacent patio with waterfall, greenery and 51-inch flat-screen television on the east end of the building. In another two weeks, they hope to add a full-service bar where their dessert cooler and office are now, and give the entire dining room a facelift. Its the most major job weve ever done, Jimmy Tsakalos said. Maria Tsakalos said its a way she can say thanks to customers who have kept them in business for the last 16 years. I have customers who come here every day. I want to thank them all, Maria Tsakalos said. She said the patio would add 10 tables in a romantic setting like a garden and provide patrons a place Owners expand, upgrade Olympic Restaurant By BARRYFOSTER News-Sun correspondentSEBRING Officials of t he Highland County I ndustrial Development A uthority/Economic D evelopment Commission a re working to enlarge the c ountys enterprise zone in a n effort to aid a pair of b usiness locations on U.S. 2 7. The state of Florida has t old us we could extend our e nterprise zone another three s quare miles, said IDAE DC Executive Director S tephen Weeks. So we are m oving in that direction. The first location is in S ebring just north of the F airmount Cinema Square s hopping complex. It would i nclude a string of commerc ial lots including Love B uggs, past the Musselmans i ndustrial park to the C hristines Golf Cart locat ion. The second site will be at t he Lykes Brotherslocation o n U.S. 27 just north of L ake Placid. Among other things, busin esses in enterprise zones a re eligible for the jobs tax c redit programs, business e quipment sales tax refunds, p roperty tax credits, the c ommunity contribution tax Enterprise zones to expand Two stretches of U.S. 27 to get designation See EDC, A7 See OLYMPIC, A5 Devils roll through opening rounds of Taveniere SPORTS, B1 Talk about sheriffs building delayed See SHERIFF, A8 BEND YOUR BRAIN Bank of Brain Benders, revamped store help Childrens Museum usher in new year By SAMANTHAGHOLAR samantha.gholar@newssun.comSEBRING The newest exhibit at the Childrens Museum of the Highlands offers a brain-stumping set of puzzles. And its not just the kids who are scratching their heads. The Bank of Brain Benders exhibit was announced last week at the museum by Director Linda Crowder. The exhibit, which opened Dec. 18, is the museums newest exhibit and the first to open since last Decembers Cracker Crops and Cows was unveiled. Bank of Brain Benders offers puzzles, tricks or problems that will challenge visitors of all ages. It is several different brain teasers. You move from station to station and answer each teaser, Crowder said. Its been a different experience so far. The kids get there and they cant answer the teasers so they get frustrated and run off and play someplace else. The parents get there and they get stumped and stay and try to figure it out. Theyre very hard ... we have the answers, but they arent on display so we get asked for the answers quite a bit. Since its debut last week, Bank of Brain Benders has been popular, even though the final version of the product is still on its way. Crowder Katara Simmons/News-Sun The Bank of Brain Benders (top photo) is a new Childrens Museum of the Highlands exhibit featuring a variety of puzzles to challenge youngsters and adults alike. The minature Publix store, a longtime favorite, has also been upgraded, and Nicholas Henley, 5, was browsing for groceries Saturday morning. Linda Crowder Highlands directorTheyre very hard ... We get asked for the answers quite a bit. See BRAIN, A7

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By BARRYFOSTER News-Sun correspondentSEBRING It has been a long and winding road for Highlands County commissioners over the past eight years as they have attempted to deal with the space needs of the Highlands County sheriffs office. Following an unsuccessf ul suggestion by commissioner Ron Handley earlier this month that the commission simply refurbish the countyowned Kenilworth Plaza, commissioners set a Jan. 14 workshop to talk it over again with Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton. However, following a meeting with county staff members, Benton now has asked that conversation be moved back to the last Tuesday of next month. If we are actually going to do a presentation and be prepared with all the necessary elements we needed adequate time to prepare it she said. Benton said the idea would be to approach the issue in a methodical manner. We want to be ready to discuss the history of the project, then look at current site solutions and recommendations, she said. The sheriff pointed to the fact that since the idea first was introduced in 2005, quite a bit of research has Phone ... 385-6155 Fax ... 385-2453 O nline: www.newssun.com 099099401007 Classifieds A8 Crossword PuzzleB11 Dear AbbyB11 Editorial & OpinionA4 HoroscopeB11 Obituaries A6 Places to WorshipB8 Sports on TVB2 Sudoku PuzzleB11 Index Strong T-storms High 80 Low 62Details, A12 HEARTLAND NATIONAL BANK***; 11.25"; 1.5"; Black plus three; process, front strip; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 5 A bit of bubblyAfestive guide to sparkling LIVING, B12Still a mysteryNewtown shooter remains enigma despite investigation INSIDEONA6Holiday hoops N EWS -S UNHighlands Countys Hometown Newspaper Since 1927 Sunday, December 29, 2013 Volume 94/Number 155 | 75 cents www.newssun .com Benton Benton asks for more time Phil Attinger/News-Sun Construction crews with Orangewood Builders Inc. frame and line the eaves of a patio and meeting room expansion at Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park. By PHILATTINGER phil.attinger@newssun.comAVON PARK Jimmy and Maria Tsakalos have updated the decor and menu of the Olympic Restaurant a little bit at a time ever since they bought it in 1998. Now theyre doing it again, and expanding. Work crews with Orangewood Builders Inc. have spent the last two weeks upgrading the restaurants restrooms. They are in the midst of adding an 18-person private dining room and an adjacent patio with waterfall, greenery and 51-inch flat-screen television on the east end of the building. In another two weeks, they hope to add a full-service bar where their dessert cooler and office are now, and give the entire dining room a facelift. Its the most major job weve ever done, Jimmy Tsakalos said. Maria Tsakalos said its a way she can say thanks to customers who have kept them in business for the last 16 years. I have customers who come here every day. I want to thank them all, Maria Tsakalos said. She said the patio would add 10 tables in a romantic setting like a garden and provide patrons a place Owners expand, upgrade Olympic Restaurant By BARRYFOSTER News-Sun correspondentSEBRING Officials of t he Highland County I ndustrial Development A uthority/Economic D evelopment Commission a re working to enlarge the c ountys enterprise zone in a n effort to aid a pair of b usiness locations on U.S. 2 7. The state of Florida has t old us we could extend our e nterprise zone another three s quare miles, said IDAE DC Executive Director S tephen Weeks. So we are m oving in that direction. The first location is in S ebring just north of the F airmount Cinema Square s hopping complex. It would i nclude a string of commerc ial lots including Love B uggs, past the Musselmans i ndustrial park to the C hristines Golf Cart locat ion. The second site will be at t he Lykes Brotherslocation o n U.S. 27 just north of L ake Placid. Among other things, busin esses in enterprise zones a re eligible for the jobs tax c redit programs, business e quipment sales tax refunds, p roperty tax credits, the c ommunity contribution tax Enterprise zones to expand Two stretches of U.S. 27 to get designation See EDC, A7 See OLYMPIC, A5 Devils roll through opening rounds of Taveniere SPORTS, B1 Talk about sheriffs building delayed See SHERIFF, A8 BEND YOUR BRAIN Bank of Brain Benders, revamped store help Childrens Museum usher in new year By SAMANTHAGHOLAR samantha.gholar@newssun.comSEBRING The newest exhibit at the Childrens Museum of the Highlands offers a brain-stumping set of puzzles. And its not just the kids who are scratching their heads. The Bank of Brain Benders exhibit was announced last week at the museum by Director Linda Crowder. The exhibit, which opened Dec. 18, is the museums newest exhibit and the first to open since last Decembers Cracker Crops and Cows was unveiled. Bank of Brain Benders offers puzzles, tricks or problems that will challenge visitors of all ages. It is several different brain teasers. You move from station to station and answer each teaser, Crowder said. Its been a different experience so far. The kids get there and they cant answer the teasers so they get frustrated and run off and play someplace else. The parents get there and they get stumped and stay and try to figure it out. Theyre very hard ... we have the answers, but they arent on display so we get asked for the answers quite a bit. Since its debut last week, Bank of Brain Benders has been popular, even though the final version of the product is still on its way. Crowder Katara Simmons/News-Sun The Bank of Brain Benders (top photo) is a new Childrens Museum of the Highlands exhibit featuring a variety of puzzles to challenge youngsters and adults alike. The minature Publix store, a longtime favorite, has also been upgraded, and Nicholas Henley, 5, was browsing for groceries Saturday morning. Linda Crowder Highlands directorTheyre very hard ... We get asked for the answers quite a bit. See BRAIN, A7

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Special to the News-SunSEBRING Downtown Sebring will be having a roaring good time on Saturday, Feb. 8 as Push Event Productions hosts the 31st Annual Roaring s Arts & Crafts Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For artists and crafters interested in displaying their works, there are a few 10-by-14-foot spaces still available. Applications can be found on the Roaring s website at www.Roaring20sFest.com or by calling 381-6467. This years festival will include a Great Gatsby Party in Circle Park on Friday, Feb. 7 as well as a Bootleggers Ball on Saturday, Feb. 8. In addition, The Mudflappers voted Orlandos Best Folk Act will perform Friday evening and Saturday during the Arts & Crafts Festival. More than 100 craft, art and food vendors are expected to convene around Sebrings historic downtown Circle to celebrate Sebrings 1920s heritage. Within the lovely setting, festival attendees can browse booths displaying wood crafts, homemade soaps, leather crafts, clothing, iron crafts, stained glass, jewelry and plants. There will also be painters, photographers and sculptors with artwork for sale. While attendees work up an appetite from all the fun, food vendors will be on site with fun treats such as kettle corn, barbecue, lemonade, Italian ice, hot dogs and ice cream. For more information visit www.Roaring20sFest.com. Page A2 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com pub block; 5.542"; 4.5"; Black; publishers block; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 3 KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; above lottery social security; 0 0 0 3 4 0 9 6 KAYLOR & KAYLOR; 5.542"; 1.5"; Black; below lottery workers comp; 0 0 0 3 4 3 1 0 Dec. 27 415354849MB: 11x5Next jackpot $47 millionDec. 24 2334535873MB: 2x3 Dec. 20 34314957MB: 6x2 Dec. 21 1812244553x:5Next jackpot $3 millionDec. 18 259243440x:5 Dec. 14 131522384349x:5 Dec. 27 1692227 Dec. 26 210172123 Dec. 25 824283436 Dec. 24 1116203435 Dec. 27 (n) 3922 Dec. 27 (d) 5455 Dec. 26 (n) 9359 Dec. 26 (d) 0933 Dec. 27 (n) 093 Dec. 27 (d) 286 Dec. 26 (n) 153 Dec. 26 (d) 379 Dec. 27 7935365 Dec. 24 51639406 Dec. 20 2315355 Dec. 17 1837394215 Dec. 25 2328383956 PB: 32Next jackpot $40 millionDec. 21 2536404551 PB: 8 Dec. 18 724373940 PB: 1 Lottery Center Register for V egetable Growing W orkshopSEBRING Saturday, the H ighlands County E xtensions Residential H orticulture agent is offering a freevegetable growing w orkshop from 9 a.m. until 1 2 p.m. The workshop will g ive direction on how and w hat to plant to take advant age of Floridas unique clim ate. Anyone interested in a ttending should pre-register b y calling the Highlands C ounty UF/IFAS Extension o ffice at 402-6540. Raymond McIntyre to tell of the Florida Cracker SEBRING The H ighlands County G enealogical Society and the U nited Daughters of the C onfederacy will present R aymond McIntyre in a program about the history of Central Florida and the Florida Crackers. McIntyre is a sixth generation Floridian, a past presid ent of the Florida Cracker T rail Association and a mast er of the cow whip. The program will be at the n ewly restored Circle T heatre in downtown S ebring at 2 p.m. Saturday, J an. 11. Tickets are $7 and m ay be purchased at the thea tre or the downtown C hamber of Commerce in S ebring, or call Linda Purvis a t 471-6499. Mall announce New Y ears hoursSEBRING As with most b usinesses, the News-Sun w ill close early on New Y ears Eve. The office will b e open from 8 a.m. to 3 p .m. Tuesday and will return t o its regular business hours o f 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, J an. 2. Lakeshore Mall will open at its usual 10 a.m. Tuesday, but it will close at 6 p.m. to allow mall employees to help usher in 2014. On New Years Day, Lakeshore hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mall will resume its regular operating hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 2. Elvis Wade to ring in New YearSEBRING Elvis Wade will help ring in the New Year 2014 with a New Years Eve party at the Champion for Children Circle Theatre. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tuesday with dinner at 8 p.m. Cocktail party attire is suggested. Admission price includes a three-hour show by Elvin Wade, special appearance by his wife, Sandy Posey, a dinner catered by Chef Mac of The Palms, and beer and wine throughout the evening with a champagne toast at midnight. The menu includes apple brie stuffed chicken, Yankee pot roast, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes, tiramisu for dessert, coffee, tea and water. Tickets are $65 a person and $125 a couple. Call 3821029 for information.Reflections plans New Years danceAVON PARK Reflections on Silver Lake will host a New Years Eve dance featuring singer/DJ Travis Golden from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Take your own drinks and snacks. Ice, champagne toast at midnight, and party favors will be provided. Cost is $15 and tickets are now on sale to the public until Monday at 3 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call 452-5037.AMVETS plan New Years Eve pre-partySEBRING AMVETS Post 21 will have a New Years Eve pre-party with finger foods from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday with music by Diane. Tickets will be available at the Post.Legion Post 25 plans gala New Years EveLAKE PLACID American Legion Placid Post 25 will host a gala New Years Eve Dance Party from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at the American Legion Post 25, 1490 U.S. 27 North. Music will be by Frank E. Light snacks and champagne at midnight included. Tickets are $15 per person and are on sale at American Legion Post 25 office. Seating is limited, so get tickets early. For more information, call 465-0975. McIntyre Community Briefs Space available for Roaring s Arts & Crafts Festival By PHILATTINGER phil.attinger@newssun.comLAKE PLACID Police need r esidentshelp in finding those r esponsible for a burglary at F iesta Food Market early in the m orning on Dec. 13. Police Chief James Fansler s aid at 12 a.m. Dec. 13, burglars b roke into the Hispanic grocery a nd caf and stole an undeterm ined amount of money and o ther items belonging to the busin ess. One of the items was very dist inctive, Fansler said. He couldnt d isclose what that item was, but s aid if someone calls the Lake P lacid Police Department with t hat information, hell recognize i t and will know he has a solid l ead. Fansler also would not divulge h ow the burglars got into the s tore, since only someone close t o the case would know that, as w ell. We are continuing to analyze e vidence, he said. We know t here is someone out there with i nformation and we are hoping t hey come forward and do the r ight thing. Areward is being offered for a ny information that results in a s uccessful arrest. Anyone with i nformation is asked to contact L ake Placid police at 699-3757 o r lppd.tips@gmail.com. To r emain anonymous and eligible f or a cash reward, you can cont act Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1 -800-226-8477 or www.heartl andcrimestoppers.com. Info on burglary wanted Question: Is Christmas your favorite holiday? Next Question: Do you think 2014 will be a better year for the local economy than 2013 was? Yes 51.5% No 48.5% Total votes: 198 www.newssun .comPoll open through Friday. Make your voice heard at Special to the News-SunSEBRING The Florida Department of Health in Highlands County has announced that temporary payment has been authorized for CPTcode 90686 for Florida Medicaid recipients who are pregnant and age 21 and older. This step is being taken due to the increased impact that influenza infections are having on pregnant women and their babies in Florida. The Medicaid reimbursement rate will be the same rate for those vaccines that are covered for Medicaid recipients between the ages of 18-20, and will be effective through March 31. The flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent flu and it is very important for pregnant women to receive the influenza vaccination, said Mary Kay Burns, Florida Department of Health in Highlands County Administrator We want to make sure that people are aware of this new opportunity for pregnant women to receive flu vaccination through Medicaid reimbursement. The Department of Health in Highlands County recommends that all individuals six months of age and older receive the flu vaccination each year. It is especially important for pregnant women to be vaccinated due to the increased risk of complications associated with contracting the flu while pregnant. The flu vaccination is safe and will protect the mother, the unborn child, and will also help protect babies during the first months after birth. Additional flu prevention steps include washing you r hands often, keeping your hands away from your face and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue whe n sneezing and coughing. Symptoms of the flu inclu de headache, fever, severe cough, runny nose or body aches. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, see your primary care provider immediately for guidance on treatment. For more information on pregnant women and influenza, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/pregnant.htm It is important for you and your family members to get a flu vaccine every year. Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor's offices, clinics, health departments, retail stores, pharmacies, health centers, and by many employers and schools. Follow DOH on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook or visit www.FloridaHealth.gov/. Pregnant Medicaid recipients can get payment for flu shots Katara Simmons/News-Sun The annual Roaring 20s festival in Sebring draws a large number of visitors to the streets of downtown to browse the vendors tents. rf

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www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page A3 WELLS MOTOR COMPANY; 11.25"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, main a new cars; 0 0 0 3 4 2 8 6 By SAMANTHAGHOLAR samantha.gholar@newssun.comSEBRING More than 1 50 underprivileged local c hildren were given a merrie r Christmas thanks to the k indness of local supporters o f the Florida Sportsmen A ssociation. The 31st annual shopping s pree took over the L akeshore Mall Kmart Dec. 2 3 with hundreds of students a nd kids rummaging the a isles of the store collecting t hings on their Christmas l ists. FSAPresident Robert S affold was very pleased w ith the event that allowed t he at-risk kids the opportunity to purchase needed items as well as a few toys for Christmas. It was great. We pulled numbers and names for the gift cards. We did it a little different than last year, though. If the person wasnt there we didnt allow someone to take it for them. We gave it to the next person, Saffold said. Contributions for the shopping spree are what make the event possible. Saffold and the FSAoffered their sincere thanks to all who donated to the shopping spree along with the annual visit with Santa on Christmas Eve. We gave out 300 teddy bears. We had so many extra that once everybody had gotten one we let them go around the table again to pick another one out. Some of the kids went home with two or three because they grabbed an extra for a friend or their sibling, Saffold said. Along with the teddy bears, pictures with Santa were provided by Mountain Top Productions. Publix donated just over 100 wrapped gifts for the visit with Santa event. They had a good time. A lot of those kids wouldnt have gotten anything for Christmas otherwise, Saffold said. FSA provides jollier holiday for local youth Photos courtesy of Mountain Top More than 150 kids got to go on a shopping spree at Kmart on Dec. 23, and even more got a chance to get a teddy bear from Santa on Christmas Eve thanks to generous donations from the community and the Florida Sportsmen Association. Robert Saffold Florida Sportsmen presidentA lot of those kids wouldnt haven gotten anything for Christmas otherwise. r Special to the News-SunSEBRINGThe firs t in a series of Monday Morning Nature Walks begins on Jan. 6 at Highlands Hammock State Park. Plan to meet park volunteer trail guides Brian and Susan Woodworth a t the Fern Garden Trailhea d at 9:30 a.m. Hikers will become acquainted with common trees and plants and observe birds and other wildlife spotted below the boardwalk and along this trail. This leisurely walk wi ll take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The premier walk will be followed by walks on Cypress Swamp on Jan. 13, Richard Lieber Memorial Trail on Jan. 20, and Ancient Hammock Trail on Jan. 27. Park visitors will mee t at the trailheads on the Loop Drive at 9:30 a.m. and are advised to wear sturdy hiking boots, long pants, and bring binoculars, field guides, insect repellent and bottled water. Guided nature walks are free. Park entry fees of $6 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 per vehicle for a single person, and $2 for bicyclists and peo ple on foot apply. Nature walk set Jan. 6 at Hammock

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TODAYSEDITORIAL SCOTT DRESSELEditor editor@newssun.comDAN HOEHNESports Editor daniel.hoehne@newssun.com BUSINESS OFFICEJANET EMERSONlegals@newssun.com NEWSROOMROMONA WASHINGTONPublisher/Executive Editor publisher@newssun.com VICKIE WATSONvickie.jones@newssun.comMITCH COLLINSmcollins@newssun.com ADVERTISING Editorial & Opinion Page A4 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com Our thanks and congratulations to the S ebring High School students who care e nough to take action in support of the H umane Society of Highlands County. The society operates on donations a lone. It receives no outside funding of a ny kind. For several years it has held the H alloween Terror Trail outdoor f undraising event. Held after dark with s tudents volunteering as killer clowns, v ampires and ghouls, its the societys m ajor source of revenue, raising tens of t housands of dollars. This year, howeve r, heavy rain and muddy conditions led to its cancellation. At the high school, students in Kaerdi Arthur McGoverns Theater Outreach Program involved enough in the community to know the Humane Society had been hard hit approached it with an alternative fundraising event that combines the frights of Halloween and the naughty or nice aspects of Christmas. The students call it The Dead of Winter. Around 50 student volunteers will portray zombie carolers, demented elves, a psycho Santa and a maniacal Mrs. Claus, all lurking along a dark trail in the woods. The students deserve more credit than just coming up with an idea, or even being scary on purpose. They are rehearsing on their own time to make The Dead of Winter a success by learning how to choreograph zombie lurching and crypt crawling. The News-Sun urges everyone who has compassion for homeless animals, or supports youth involvement in the community, or just likes being scared, to turn out for the event. If you think the undead are extreme or a psycho Santa too unsettling, stop by and buy something from the concession stand. Every dollar goes to the society itself. If you cant get out to the trail, please look through your closets. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Christmas T-shirts, flannel nightgowns and anything that looks like a sugar plum fairy are still needed. Again, we applaud these Sebring High students for not just caring, but taking action. Too many people have no faith in this generation of teenagers. Members of Sebring High Schools Theater Outreach Program prove those naysayers are wrong. The trail will be open the weekends of Jan. 17 and Jan. 24. Call Judy Spiegel, the Humane Societys president, at 214-6508 for more information or costume donations. SHS students prove charity is not dead. In fact, its undead O ur thanks and congratulations to the Sebring High S chool students who care e nough to take action in s upport of the Humane S ociety of Highlands C ounty. Theres a reason why only 8 percent o f New Years resolutions are kept: Too m any of us make resolutions that lack r esolve. Resolve is a powerful world. A ccording to one dictionary, it means to solve a problem, or to find a satisf actory way of dealing with a disagreem ent. Bill Gates elaborated on the concept i n his 2007 commencement address at H arvard. He said the first order of busin ess in resolving a problem is seeing it. T hen all you need to do is cut through c omplexity, so you may solve it. Gates made it sound easier than it is, o f course. With virtually all large probl ems, simplifying complexity requires a g reat deal of work a great deal of r esolve. Solving problems in the private sect or is really no different than solving t hem in the public sector, or any sector, r eally if your interest is in actually g etting to the root cause of the chall enge, so you may see and understand i t, and then in coming up with a solut ion that produces real results. I have done work for many informat ion technology firms and marvel at t heir ability to use technological innov ation to solve problems. They study o ld, complex business processes the w ay large global organizations source r aw materials and parts to support globa l manufacturing operations, for i nstance and replace them with fast, n ew processes that slash costs and bolster productivity. These technology successes are not applied only in the private sector, either. Though government generally lags behind, many ideas that are perfected on the private side are often introduced to government programs and processes, as well to the benefit of the government and the taxpayer. In any event, in the past few decades, America has led the world in simplifying complexity. Thanks to Google, anyone can enjoy instant access to information with a few taps on a keypad oblivious to the complex back-end systems that must perform seamlessly to get you the information you are after. Anyone who has worked with the very smart people who deliver such miracles daily, then, is frustrated at recent events in which complex systems are being made MORE complex! ObamaCare offers a fine example of that. The reason why health costs have been running so high has to do with complexity. The way to address that complexity is to get to the root cause or, in this case, multiple root causes. But that is not what our political leaders did. They actually ignored the root causes of the high cost of care, piled on complexity atop a heap of good intentions and unrealistic wishes then hoped for the best. And we see how that is turning out. The great worry I have is that if our government was so ill-advised in its approach to one-sixth of the U.S. economy, how on Earth is it going to fix the many other complexities tax reform, entitlements, spending, debt and deficits that need to be addressed? There is only one way I can see government officials doing it right. They need to put politics aside for a good long while and address the incredible mess that our country is in. They need to work together to solve our problems and find a satisfactory way of dealing with a disagreement. They need to make some serious New Years resolutions to fix our country next year resolutions that go well beyond partisan politics to get to the root cause or our problems, so they may fix them. And their resolutions better include some serious resolve. Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. Email comments to Tom at Purcell@caglecartoons.com/. Guest columns are the opinion of the writer, not necessarily those of the News-Sun staff. The key to New Years resolutions Guest Column Tom Purcell Its that time of the year again, when I pause a moment to look back over the past 12 months and pick a few news items to highlight over the past year. Not everything, mind you, just those things I feel deserve attention and snarky comments. Washington, DC gave us plenty of news this year. There was the rollout of Obamacare, which did a rather impressive crash and burn thanks to all the technical glitches. I didnt do a column about the rollout because to do it right I would have had to visit healthcare.gov, and with all the problems it was having I was afraid to. Im told the site has improved, but given the low numbers of people whove actually been able to get health care through it and concerns about how safe your personal information is on the site, I wouldnt call this a win yet. Sort of related to Obamacare was the government shutdown, which lasted long enough to make everyone fed up with politics as usual. Republicans tried to defund the health care act and failed, and thus became the whipping boys for the shutdown. And many Congressmen continued to get paid during the time, while furloughed government workers had to dip into savings to keep afloat. There is something very wrong with that picture. It is little wonder that President Obama and Congress are both suffering from low approval numbers. I would like to think that they would learn from this and do better in 2014, but I am not holding my breath. On a more positive note, the Duchess of Cambridge had a baby this year, which sent Britons into a wild tizzy of cuteness overload. The baby, whose name is (I am not kidding) His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, is as cute as anything, but had to wear some weird clothes from time to time. Part of being royal, I guess. This year saw Pope Benedict step down from being the head of the Catholic church, a move that left non-Catholics lik e me asking how someone de-Popes. His replacement, Pope Francis, has been very popular, earning Times Person of the Year Award and having a reput ation of being a peoples Pope. Some conservatives have questioned some of his beliefs, but they are drowned out by a media that is in love. Time will tell how long this honeymoon lasts. The Boston Marathon was allegedly targeted by two brothers who apparently planted homemade bombs near the finish line. Three people were killed and more than 200 wound ed. The country was more mad than terrorized by this act, and the Boston Marathon will go on. Nelson Mandela passed away this year, leaving a large hole in the South African psyche. Tom Clancy and Michael Palm er both went to the great wo rd processor in the sky. Other deaths this year include James Gandolfini, Peter OToole, and Joan Fontaine. As for the Ware household in 2013, Don and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary by taking a Norwegian cruise. This past summer we got a new member of the family, a beagle named Barney. At this point (the day after Christmas) Ive written moer than 160,000 words of new fiction this year, which include eight short stories and a novel. Those numbers do not include the column, which averages 600 words a week. Its a l ot of words for 2013. Here is to another year together with you, dear readers, as we continue to look at the world around us and try to make sense of it. Or at least poke fun. Have a happy and safe New Year! Laura Ware is a Sebring resident. She can be contacted by e mail at bookwormlady@ embarqmail.com Visit her website at www.laurahware.com. Guest columns are the opinion of the writer, not necessarily those of the staff of the NewsSun. A look back at 2013 Lauras Look Laura Ware EDITORIALPAGEPOLICYMake sure to sign your letter and include you r address and phone number. Anonymous letters will b e automatically rejected. Please keep your letters to a maximum of 40 0 words. We have to make room for everybody. Letter s of local concern take priority. Send your letter to 2227 U.S. 27 South, Sebring, F L 33870; drop it off at the same address; fax 385-1954 ; or e-mail editor@newssun.com. d by the same writers, letters are limited to two pe r month and a guest column can be submitted once every three months.

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t o have a romantic dinner, n ibble afternoon appetizers o r bring children to watch f avorite sports teams or celeb rate little league victories. Were excited to do this f or our customers, Maria T sakalos said. Improving a landmark Avon Parks Olympic R estaurant has been open u nder the same name since 1 978 35 years, Maria T sakalos said. Its a local i nstitution. She said its landmark stat us means the Florida D epartment of T ransportation would have t o realign U.S. 27 not m ove the building to add a ny more lanes. The building was first o pened as an eatery in 1951 i n what is now the dining r ooms west wing. Maria T sakalos said she wants to w all in the west-facing wind ow, since the blinds stay c losed anyway to keep out t he afternoon sun. The east side of the buildi ng was added on in the 1 980s and the exterior was c hanged from wood to stucc o 10 years ago. The restrooms were very d ated, Maria Tsakalos said. F lipping through her iPhone, s he showed photos of 1979era peach Formica, mosaic tile floors and old fixtures. Everything worked well and was kept clean, she said. It just didnt look modern. I like my customers to have something (that looks) new and clean, Maria Tsakalos said. Restrooms now have stained and varnished wood stall doors, glass and ceramic tile, a stone countertop in the mens room and an antique vanity cabinet with glass above-counter bowl sinks in the ladiesroom. She has already had compliments, she said. The ladiesroom also has a changing table for infants. When asked, she agreed it would probably be a good idea to add one in the mens room, for single dads.Specials and standbysEvery time Jimmy Tsakalos has smoked a batch of his self-named ribs or wings, they sell out in less than an hour and a half, Maria Tsakalos said. So its going on the menu. When asked if she plans other new items, she smiles. Anything else will be a surprise, Maria Tsakalos said. What wont change is the salad bar, including where its located between the greeters station and the dessert cooler. The restaurant hires one person specifically to prepare the salad bar from scratch each day, including homemade coleslaw, pasta salad and bleu cheese dressing. Its the restaurants fresh food display and a big draw, Maria Tsakalos said. Jimmy Tsakalos said adding a drinks bar was the result of a conversation with the builder on putting a liquor closet off the private dining room. The closet eventually became an office and the current office became the bar. Jimmy Tsakalos hopes that will add an element of sophistication for regulars. Maria Tsakalos said those who visit each day especially at lunch look forward to a personal greeting from her. Many first came to the restaurant with their parents and now bring their own children. I want them to feel like (its) home, like theyre used to, she said. Olympic Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. every day of the year except Christmas. Reservations or takeout orders may be made by calling 863-452-7200. Phil Attinger can be reached at phil.attinger@newssun.com or 385-6155, ext. 541 and followed on Twitter @PhilAttinger. www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page A5 CENTRAL FLORIDA HEARING; 3.639"; 5"; Black plus three; process, main a tv p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 2 8 9 MARTIAL ARTS (pp); 3.639"; 4"; Black; main A rhr top of ad stack; 0 0 0 3 4 7 1 6 GRIFFIN'S CARPET MART; 7.444"; 10"; Black; 12/29/13; 0 0 0 3 4 7 6 8 Continued from A1 Phil Attinger/News-Sun J immys Smoked Ribs and Smoked Wings will likely join the full-time menu at Olympic Restaurant after Jimmy and Maria Tsakalos finish renovations. Maria Tsakalos said every time the items go on the specials menu, they sell out. Phil Attinger/News-Sun Maria Tsakalos found an antique cabinet and had modern bowl sinks installed on it to make the ladies restroom vanity. She said she wanted to have the dated bathrooms refurbished with something modern, but old fashioned. Work crews finished the restrooms with new tile, extra mirrors and freshly stained and varnished wood doors and trim. Olympic Restaurant getting expansion and upgrades Associated PressWEEKI WACHEE A F lorida man wants the state t o close an underwater cave s ystem after his son and g randson died there in a divi ng accident on Christmas D ay. Chester Spivey Jr. says the 3 00-foot deep Eagle Nest S ink cave in the C hassahowitzka Wildlife M anagement Area is too d angerous for diving. Thirtyf ive-year-old Darrin Spivey a nd his 15-year-old son, D illon Sanchez, were found dead Wednesday. At least six other divers have died in the vast underwater cave system since 1981. State wildlife officials say they have no plans to close it. Only certified cave divers should enter the system, officials said. According to the Hernando County Sheriffs Office, Spivey was a certified diver; however, he was not a certified cave diver. Sanchez was not a certified diver. Divers father wants cave closed after deaths Associated PressNEWYORK Citing the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal judge on Friday found that the National Security Agencys bulk collection of millions of Americanstelephone records is legal, a valuable part of the nations arsenal to counter the threat of terrorism and only works because it collects everything. U.S. District Judge William Pauley said in a written opinion that the program lets the government connect fragmented and fleeting communications and represents the governments counter-punch to the al-Qaidas terror networks use of technology to operate decentralized and plot international terrorist attacks remotely. This blunt tool only works because it collects everything, Pauley said. The collection is broad, but the scope of counterterrorism investigations is unprecedented. Pauleys decision contrasts with a ruling earlier this month by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon who granted a preliminary injunction against the collecting of phone records of two men who had challenged the program. The Washington, D.C. jurist sa id the program likely violates the U.S. Constitutions ban on unreasonable search. The judge has since stayed the effect of his ruling, pending a government appeal. Pauley said the mass co llection of phone data significantly increases the NSAs capability to detect the faintest patterns left behind by individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations. Armed with all the metadata, NSAcan draw connections it might otherwise never be able to find. Federal judge rules that NSA phone surveillance is legal

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By ALLEN G. BREED and MICHAELBIESECKER Associated PressAdam Lanza was fascinate d with chimpanzees b ecause of their capacity for e mpathy, but could show litt le or none himself. He could write stories that s truck horror into a teachers h eart, then turn around and c raft a poem so beautiful it m oved listeners to tears. As a kid growing up in C onnecticut, he rode bikes, p layed baseball and saxop hone, and kept hamsters. As a man, he taped black g arbage bags over his bedr oom windows, retreating i nto a world of violent video g ames, guns and statistics on m ass murder. Despite the release Friday b y Connecticut state police o f thousands of pages of i nterviews, photographs and w ritings, the man who g unned down 20 firstg raders and six adults at N ewtowns Sandy Hook E lementary School on Dec. 1 4, 2012, remains an enigm a. Some of the most tantalizi ng evidence of the inner w orkings of the 20-year-old N ewtown mans brain a ppears to be contained in w ritings that the police c hose not to release. An eight-page document t itled simply, me, is d escribed in a police invent ory as detailing relations hips, ideal companion, cult ure, voting, personal beliefs, d escribes doctors touching c hildren as rape. Another, n amed tomorrow, appare ntly contains details about t he authors desires, list of t he benefits of being thin a nd negative connotations a ssociated with being overw eight, list of goals ... What the files do show is a deeply troubled young m an, living with a single m other who was either u nable or unwilling to accept t he depths of his illness. The picture most people h ave of Adam Lanza is the s keletal, blank face from p hotographs released by p olice following the mass acre. Childhood photos show a s miling boy who could look i nto a camera, but signs of t rouble if not violence e merged early. In his preteen years, L anza had difficulty with s peech and was being foll owed medically for seizure a ctivities, according to i nvestigators. In preschool his conduct i ncluded repetitive behavi ors, temper tantrums, s melling things that were not t here, excessive hand washi ng and eating idiosync rasies, prosecutors said in o ne report. But Lanzas real problems a ppear to have begun after h is parentsseparation in 2 001, when he was 9 years o ld. Adam had attended Sandy H ook Elementary. In fifth g rade, he turned in a cute s tory about a chicken tree w hose hen fruit contains e verything you ever will n eed to live like calcium and water. It spits out seeds every four hours by using its long chute, he wrote in a slanted, choppy block script. The vines that holds the chicken is very soft and very strong. That same year, Lanza produced a more disturbing work. According to a boy who worked on it with him in class, The Big Book of Granny was supposed to be a comic-style book in the vein of Calvin & Hobbes. It was far from it. In a section of the book labeled Grannys Clubhouse of Happy Children, typed as dialogue from an imaginary television show, Granny and her son, Bobolicious, terrorize a group of children. In one episode, Bobolicious tells the children theyre going to play a game of Hide and go die. Granny uses her rifle cane to kill people at a bank, hockey game and Marine boot camp. She also goes back in time and murders the four Beatles, according to a police synopsis. The book also contains several chapters with the adventures of Dora the Beserker and her monkey, Shoes a clear knockoff of the popular childrens show Dora the Explorer. When Granny asks Dora to assassinate a soldier, she replies: I like hurting people ... Especially children. In the same episode, Dora sends Swiper the Raccoon into a day care center to distract the children, then enters and says, Lets hurt children. In the real kidsshow, Dora has a backpack that contains a talking map. In Lanzas perversion, the group carries a bag stuffed with an AK-47, an M-16, a shotgun, a musket and a rocket launcher. The boy who drew the cover illustration showing Granny firing her cane gun thought the book was turned in, but that remains unclear. He told investigators that Lanza was weird and would sit by himself on the other side of the room and would not talk or associate with anybody else. Lanza also came to school with a briefcase, he recalled. One undated poem contained in the police files is titled, No frogs, No kids: Too many ants are coming. Ants over populate. Ants dig dirt. dirt grows plants. Bees come to plants. Cock Robin died. Bees die. ants feed bees to babies. Ants will overtake to win. One baby died. 3 eggs wont hatch. one bird has no voice. By seventh grade, a teacher told investigators, Lanzas writing was so graphic that it could not be shared except with the principal. The teacher said Adams parents were not upfront about his mental abilities. Adam would write essays obsessing about battles, destruction and war, said the teacher, whose name and gender were redacted. In all my years of experience, I have known ... boys to talk about things like this but Adams level of violence was disturbing. But when the teacher asked Adam to submit something else to share with the class, he produced a lovely poem. Adam shared his poem in public with his father present, who was in tears, the teacher told police. Peter Lanza has declined to speak publicly about his son. But in interviews with investigators, he said that his sons life appeared to take a turn after his 11th birthday. He seemed less happy, stressed and frustrated, his father said, but he never exhibited any outward signs of anger or aggression. He told people he did not think highly of himself and believed that everyone else in the world deserved more than he did, according to investigators. Dr. Robert A. King, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center, conducted a threehour psychiatric evaluation of Lanza in October 2006. King diagnosed Lanza with profound Autism Spectrum Disorder, with rigidity, isolation, and a lack of comprehension of ordinary social interaction and communications. Peter Lanza, who was estranged from his son, told police that his son had Aspergers syndrome, a type of autism that is not associated with violence. King said Lanza also displayed symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Page A6 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com DR. PALOSKY, D.D., ERIC; 3.639"; 3"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 6 CENTRAL FLORIDA CASKET STORE &; 1.736"; 6"; Black; obit page tv incl p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 9 Stephenson Nelson ****; 7.444"; 5"; Black; obit pg would dad; 0 0 0 3 4 3 0 4 Pastor Bill Bailey 2x5 BW 00034805 r GLADYS MARKOWSKI Gladys Musa Markowski, age 82, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 in Sebring, Fla. Mrs. Markowski was born in Chicago to Otto and Marge (Butcher) Musa. She was a secretary, member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and had been a resident of Highlands County since 1989, coming from Chicago. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Gonzalez (Jorge, M.D.) of Sebring, Fla.; brother, Robert Musa (Karen) of Park Ridge, Ill.; step-brothers, John Pusker of Brooksfield, Ill. and Edward Klaus of Brandon, Fla.; a grandchild, Jordan Hernandez; three stepgrandchildren, Catherine Gonzalez, Jorge Gonzalez III and Victoria Gonzalez. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. at the Stephenso nNelson Funeral Home in Avon Park. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Luis Pacheco offic iating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributio ns be made to the Somers Hospice House, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL33870. Stephenson-Nelson Funer al Home Avon Park stephensonnelsonfh.com JACK H. WILLIAMS JR. Jack H. Williams Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at Florida Hospital in Sebring, Fla. Jack had been a resident of Sebring, Fla. since 1987, coming from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Jack was born to Walter F. Williams Sr. and Alma Williams in Galion, Ohio. He was a barber and owned his own shop in Galion, Ohio for 28 years and continued to barber in Sebring, Fla., completing a total of 57 years. He served in the U.S. Army, was of the Lutheran faith, a member of American Legion, Moose Club, Galion Historical Society and board member of a homeowners association. Jack is survived by his wife, Madonna C. Williams; sons, Jack Williams Jr. and Jerry Lee Williams; daughter, Judy Compton; brother, Walter F. Williams Jr.; six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Walter Williams Sr.; brother, Richard Williams; and sister, Lorena Webberley. AMilitary Service will be held in Galion, Ohio a t a later date. Obituaries rf Despite files, Sandy Hook school shooter Lanza remains enigma Connecticut Emergency Services and Public Protection A photo, part of a police investigation report, shows a young Adam Lanza playing with guns and ammunition.

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www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page A7 SFSC-PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process matinee series ; 0 0 0 3 4 7 6 0 Chateau Elan Hotel; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, new years eve; 0 0 0 3 4 7 7 1 credit program, as well as sales tax exemptions for electrical energy use. We have all of that information and more available on our website, Weeks said. Adding the two locations into the countys enterprise zone inventory will all but exhaust the additional amount of land allowed to be included by the state. Highlands County commissioners earlier this month approved the EDC application, which has to be filed by Dec. 31. Weeks said the paperwork already has been submitted. How long it will take for approval, however, is another matter. Once we have filed it with the state, I have absolutely no idea how long it might take before it may be approved, Weeks said. Reportedly, all of the necessary documentation was sent to Tallahassee before Christmas. Continued from A1 EDC to get expanded enterprise zones s aid two more teasers will be a dded to the series very s oon. Weve had lots of people c heck it out. We had a big g roup from Lakeland in the o ther day. There was a husb and pointing and laughing a t his wife (because she c ouldnt solve the puzzle) a nd I said to him Theyre h ard. You shouldnt laugh at h er.Then he said to me, No. You dont understand; s hes a rocket scientist. Shes g ood at everything.The w ife was just so frustrated t hat she couldnt solve these p uzzles, Crowder said. Bank of Brain Benders is d esigned for ages 6 and up. T he exhibit encourages both k ids and adults to test their b rain power through a varie ty of puzzles. This new exhibit is part o f the Childrens Museums e ffort to continuously look f or new ways for guests to b e challenged and learn, C rowder said. Longtime museum e mployee Kelsey Mehling h as noticed a big interest in t he new exhibit from middle s choolers. Most of the kids that try i t are about their age, M ehling said Saturday morni ng, gesturing to two Sebring M iddle School students. They all come over and try t hem and after about 30 or 4 0 minutes they come ask us f or the answers. They do get s tumped. Some of them, t hough, just come tell us h ow hard they are and how m uch they like the exhibit b ut dont ask for the solut ions because they want to c ome back in and try the p uzzles again. Mehling said that the h ardest of all the puzzles is t he Soma Cube challenge. Along with the museums newest addition, an all-time favorite exhibit and activity has been upgraded and reintroduced at the museum. Publix charities just came in last week and redid the entire grocery store section, Crowder said. It is just gorgeous. Everyone has to come in and see it. The miniature grocery store is a huge hit with little ones, who can shop for their favorite items in child-sized grocery carts in the store. All grocery items, from steaks to yogurt, can be found on the shelves of the store. Asmaller version of a grocery store checkout counter is available for little shoppers to ring up and pay for their items ... with play money, of course. Eleven-year-old Ashlie Calloway and friend Tana James shopped in the newly remodeled store for produce and other food items Saturday morning. I love it. It looks awesome now. I just came here with my church group, Calloway said. First-grader Brody Wyatt, who has a season pass at the museum, also found the new and improved store fun. I like it a lot. Its really cool, said Wyatt. Five-year-old Nicholas Henley of Tennessee visited the museum Saturday with his grandmother, Sebring resident Peggy Douberlay. Douberlay and her grandkids also have season passes to the museum. Henley spent quite a while taking in the newly re-vamped store. Its so fun. I like the foot pedals (which control the conveyor belt at the checkout stand) and I like the money, Henley said as he loaded his grocery bag with a loaf of bread and fruit while checking himself out at the register. The Childrens Museum of Highlands County is at 219 N. Ridgewood Drive in downtown Sebring. Regular museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and to 8 p.m. Thursday. The museum is closed on Sunday and Monday. Winter break museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; closed Wednesday and Sunday. Admission price is $5 per person for children and adults. For more information visit www.childrensmuseumhighlands.com/. Continued from A1 Brain Benders puzzle museum visitors Lind Crowder Museum directorPublix charities just came in last week and redid the entire grocery store section. Katara Simmons/News-Sun Brody Wyatt, 6, (from left) looks on as Tana James, 11, and Ashlie Calloway, 11, check out groceries Saturday morning in the newly remodeled grocery store at the Childrens Museum of the Highlands in Sebring. LOCKPORT, La. (AP) It might have appeared that Ben Freeman was trying to right some wrongs in his life in the months before police say he killed three people and himself. In June, he agreed to pay his ex-wife Jeanne Gouaux $22,560 in overdue child support payments dating back two years, court records show. Asettlement filed the next month show that the couple would sell three adjacent lots near her parentshouse and split the $25,000 in proceeds. Freeman also agreed to pay Gouaux $39,000. But June also was the month that Gouaux and her father filed a complaint against Freeman. And on Oct. 23, he pleaded guilty to one of two criminal telephone-harassment charges based on that complaint, Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court Vernon H. Rodrigue said. Freeman, 38, was given a deferred sentence of a $250 fine or 10 days in jail and put on unsupervised proba tion for a year. On Nov. 27, Freeman was issued a citation for simple battery domestic violence against his current wife, Denise Taylor Freeman, according to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff s Office. Freemans court date had been scheduled for Jan. 16. But on Thursday, police say Freeman killed his wife, whose body was found in a bathroom at home. He then fatally shot his ex-mother-in-law and the CEO of a hospital where he once worked, wounded three others, and killed himself. Police: La. shooter was embroiled in difficult divorce

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Associated PressWESTMINSTER, Calif. The end of unemployment c hecks for more than a mill ion people on Saturday is d riving out-of-work A mericans to consider selling c ars, moving and taking mini mum wage work after a lready slashing household b udgets and pawning persona l possessions to make ends m eet. Greg and Barbara Chastain o f Huntington Beach, Calif., p ut their two teenagers on the s chool lunch program and cut b ack on dining out after losi ng their T-shirt company in J une following a dispute with a n investor. Theyve exhauste d their state unemployment b enefits and now that the f ederal extensions are gone, u nless they find jobs the coup le plans take their children o ut of their high school in J anuary and relocate 50 miles e ast where a relative owns p roperty so they can save on r ent We could let one of our c ars go, but then you cant g et to work its a nevere nding cycle, 43-year-old G reg Chastain said while a ccompanying his wife to an O range County employment c enter. He said they eventuall y may try their luck in a less e xpensive state like Arizona o r Texas if he can land a m anufacturing job there. The end to the five-year p rogram that extended benef its for the long-term jobless a ffected 1.3 million people i mmediately and will affect h undreds of thousands more w ho remain jobless in the m onths ahead. Under the prog ram, the federal government p rovided an average monthly s tipend of $1,166. While the Obama administ ration and Democrats in C ongress want to continue t he program, the extensions w ere dropped from a budget d eal struck earlier this month a nd Republican lawmakers h ave balked at its $26 billion a nnual cost. The end of the program may prompt a drop in the nations unemployment rate, but not necessarily for a good reason. People out of work are required to look for work to receive unemployment benefits. As benefits disappear, some jobless will stop looking for work out of frustration and will no longer be counted as unemployed. The trend has already emerged in North Carolina, which started cutting off extended benefits in July. The states unemployment rate went down from 8.8 percent in June to 7.4 percent in November even though the number of North Carolinians who said they had jobs rose only slightly in that time. The North Carolina evidence is consistent with the theory that ending benefits will cause some unemployed to drop out of the workforce, said Michael Feroli, an economist at JPMorgan Chase. Thats what Fed chairman Ben Bernanke meant when he said this month that the end of extended benefits will bring the unemployment rate down, but for ... the wrong reason. Some unemployed people said the loss of benefits might drive them to take minimum wage jobs to get by until they can find work at their skill level and in their field. Richard Mattos, 59, of Salem, Ore., has been out of work since March, when he was laid off as a case manager at a social services organization. Without the unemployment income, Mattos said he and his wife will have enough money for one months worth of bills. Page A8 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com E.O. KOCH CONSTRUCTION CO.; 5.542"; 4"; Black; dec ads p/u; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 0 CHICANES; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 12/27,29; 0 0 0 3 4 7 7 3 PETERS STANLEY STEEMER; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, 12/29/13; 0 0 0 3 4 7 7 2 b een done and a number of p otential locations have been s urveyed for their suitability. From what we know of p rofessional selection criter ia, we want to be able to r ecommend to the commiss ion either new construction o r adaptive re-use and/or p urchase of existing struct ures, she said. Benton reiterated that t here are special needs for a l aw enforcement building which transcend a simple office space. Were looking at interior and exterior security needs, power concerns, lab facilities and the new technology we need to meet all of the computer agreements that we have, she said. Plus most of your government buildings dont need showers and locker rooms. The discussion on a permanent home for the sheriffs office came to a head again earlier this month when commissioners were asked to extend a lease agreement for the Liberty Star Plaza south of George Boulevard, where a large part the sheriffs operation has been housed since 2009. Although the new date for the workshop would fall on a fourth Tuesday, which in the past has been held as a night meeting, commissioners have all but dispensed with evening sessions and have scheduled this workshop to begin at 9 a.m. Continued from A1 Katara Simmons/News-Sun T he Highlands County Sheriffs Office long ago outgrew its headquarters on Fernleaf A venue in downtown Sebring. Part of the operation is now housed at Liberty Star Plaza on U.S. 27. Sheriff requests delay in discussion of new building High stakes for US families losing federal jobless benefits

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www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013Page A9 rffntbffnfn frnffnf ffnfffnnnnn nnnfnffnnnbnf bfffnffbf fnbfnbf fn rff nt bf t f tf f rf ntbn rfntfrb btbfntf fbtbf tff fbftbfbnbfb bbbbbbnrbtn brfbbbnbbrftrfb fbbbttnbbtnftfbfrrb ntftffbfntftbbnb trfnt Classifiedtn bfbrbrnfnbnbffbftrb bbttnbbntbntrnbrffbb fnrfntntftbnrfbrfb bfbtbfbf bbfbtntftrfbntnbnn nnntnrnfftnbrbbbrnnf nntnfrbnrrbrbn btfrftrbfntrfbtftb bbtnntbbnftftb bffbnrftrbfrftrbbnnrbb bfntfbbbnrnbbttbf tbrftbnb rfffntbtbt ttn tbnnbbtnfntbntn nbn ttf IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO.09001920GCS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE,LLC, vs. DALE P.SIMPSON,SYLVAN SHORES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,INC., UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DALE P.SIMPSON, UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed December 18,2013 entered in Civil Case No. 09001920GCS of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County,Sebring,Florida,the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse,430 South Commerce Avenue,Sebring,FL 33870 in accordance with Chapter 45,Florida Statutes on the 21st day of January,2014 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 3,Block 15,SYLVAN SHORES ESTATES SECTION ``B'',according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 63,of the Public Records of Highlands County,Florida. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens,must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 20th day of December,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE,CLER K CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of the Court BY:/s/ Priscilla Michala k IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.28-2012-CA-000943 BANK OF AMERICA,N.A. Plaintiff, vs. DONALD JORDAN; JEANETTE JORDAN; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 21,2013,and entered in Case No. 28-2012-CA-000943,of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County,Florida.BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.is Plaintiff and DONALD JORDAN; JEANETTE JORDAN; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defendants.I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN THE JUR Y ASSEMBLY ROOM,IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE,AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE,SEBRING IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORID A 33870-3867,at 11:00 a.m.,on the 23rd day of January,2014,the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment,to wit: LOTS 5 AND 6,BLOCK 17,SEBRING RIDGE, SECTION G,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 28,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 22nd day of November,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE As Clerk of said Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Cler k This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled,at no cost to you,to provisions of certain assistance.Please contact the Court Administrator at 430 South Commerce Avenue,Sebring,Fl 33870,Phone No. (863)534-4690 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired,call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired,call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). File No.12-03484 December 29,2013; January 5,2014 1050Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.28-2009-CA-000182 BANK OF AMERICA,N.A. Plaintiff, vs. DARRIN M.MILLS A/K/A DARRIN MICHAEL MILLS; ANDREA MILLS; Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 21,2013,and entered in Case No. 28-2009-CA-000182,of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County,Florida.BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.is Plaintiff and DARRIN M.MILLS A/K/A DARRIN MICHAEL MILLS; ANDREA MILLS; are defendants.I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at IN THE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM,IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE,AT 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE,SEBRING IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA 33870-3867,at 11:00 a.m.,on the 23rd day of January,2014,the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment,to wit: LOTS 6838 TO 6842,INCLUSIVE,AVON PARK LAKES UNIT 21,AS PER PLAT THEREOF,RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 16,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. A person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 22nd day of November,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE As Clerk of said Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled,at no cost to you,to provisions of certain assistance.Please contact the Court Administrator at 430 South Commerce Avenue,Sebring,Fl 33870,Phone No. (863)534-4690 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired,call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired,call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services). File No.10-10549 NML December 29,2013; January 5,2014 described as: LOTS 23,24 AND 25,BLOCK 232,LEISURE LAKES SECTION FIVE,,A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 6,PAGE 30,IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ADDRESS:834 Stotter St.,Lake Placid, Florida 33852-5316 will be sold at public sale to the highest and best bidder for cash,on 22nd day of January,2014,at 11:00 a.m.at the Jury Assembly Room of the Highlands County Courthouse,430 S.Commerce Avenue,Sebring, Florida 33870. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. DATE:December 12,2013 BOB GERMAINE Clerk of Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE,IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE. ``IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED,AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE.PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 863-534-4690 AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTIFICATION IF THE TIME BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPEARANCE IS LESS THAN 7 DAYS; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 711.'' December 29,2013; January 5,2014 1050Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CASE NO.282013CA000581GCAXMX SECTION NO. MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION F/K/A MIDFLORIDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. STANLEY J.BOGDAN; CAROL A.BOGDAN; TENANT #1; TENANT #2; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,AND UNDER,AND AGAINST THE HEREIN-NAMED DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,HEIRS, DEVISEES,GRANTEES,OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment entered on December 12,2013 in this case in the Circuit Court of Highlands County,Florida,the real property IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CASE NO.28-2012-CA-000637 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. BOHANNON,AARON,et.al., Defendants. RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 28-2012-CA-000637 of the Circuit Court of the 10TH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County,Florida,wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff,and BOHANNON,AARON,et.al., are Defendants,I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at,JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT COURTHOUSE,430 S. COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING,FL 33870, at the hour of 11:00 A.M.on the 22nd day of January,2014,the following described property: LOT 46,BLOCK 19,SUN N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING UNIT 2,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9,PAGE 48,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. DATED at Sebring,Highlands County, Florida this 16th day of December,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE Clerk Circuit Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Clerk of the Court's disability coordinator at 590 S COMMERCE AVENUE,SEBRING,FL 33870, 863-534-4686 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance,or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. (23472.3738) 8550792v1 December 29,2013; January 5,2014 FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE,IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Court not later than five business days prior to the proceeding at the Highlands County Courthouse.Telephone 863-386-6565 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service. DATED at Sebring,Florida,on December 12,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE As Clerk,Circuit Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk 6168-72310/CAA December 22,29,2013 1050Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.282009CA001318XXXXXX THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT,INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-36 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-36, Plaintiff, vs JENNIFER DIAZ; ET AL, Defendants. RE-NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated 04/24/2012 and an Order Resetting Sale dated December 12,2013 and entered in Case No. 282009CA001318XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County,Florida,wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT,INC.,ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-36 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-36,is Plaintiff and JENNIFER DIAZ; ERIC A.DIAZ; NATIONAL CITY BANK; UNKNOWN TENANT NO.1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO.2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY,THROUGH,UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION,OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT,TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED,are Defendants,I will sell,pursuant to Chapter 45,Florida Statutes,to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Highlands County Courthouse,430 S.Commerce Ave.,Sebring,FL 33870,on the 22nd day of January,2014,at 11:00 am,the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment,to-wit: LOT 8,OF LAKE JUNE HEIGHTS,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF,AS RECORDED IN PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,AT PAGE 48,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.:09001719GCS U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs. CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. KOVARS,UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CINDALEAH KOVARS A/K/A CINDALEAH A. KOVARS,ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,THROUGH,UNDER,AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,HEIRS,DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS,BANK OF AMERICA,N.A.,JOHN DOE,JANE DOE, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given,pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County,Florida,I will sell the property situated in Highlands County,Florida described as: LOT 14 & 15,BLOCK 4,SEBRING 98, SECTION ONE,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 1,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. and commonly known as:206 ANDRETTI AVE,SEBRING,FL 33876; including the building,appurtenances,and fixtures located therein,at public sale,to the highest and best bidder,for cash,Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 S.Commerce Avenue,Sebring,Florida 33870,on January 9,2014 at 11 a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 26th day of November,2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court ROBERT W.GERMAINE By:/s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk 327611/1024866/rph December 22,29,2013 1050LegalsIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.:12001180GCAXMX Division: EVERBANK, Plaintiff, v. RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; JOSELYN PEREZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSELYN PEREZ; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; LAS VILLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION,INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH,UNDER,AND AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS,DEVISEES,GRANTEES,OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Defendants, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment dated November 21,2013,entered in Civil Case No.: 12001180GCAXMX,of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County,Florida,wherein EVERBANK,is Plaintiff,and RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; JOSELYN PEREZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAYMUNDO GUZMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSELYN PEREZ; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; LAS VILLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION,INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY,THROUGH,UNDER,AND AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,HEIRS, DEVISEES,GRANTEES,OR OTHER CLAIMANTS,are Defendant(s). ROBERT W.GERMAINE,the Clerk of Court shall sell to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 a.m.in the Jury Assembly Room in the Basement of the Highlands County Courthouse,located at 430 South Commerce Avenue,Sebring,Florida,33870 on the 15th day of January,2014,the following described real property as set forth in said Final Summary Judgment,to wit: LOT 74 BUILDING B,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF LAS VILLAS AT KENILWORTH SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 3,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. The property is located at the Street address of:1406 LAS VILLAS BLVD,SEBRING,FLORIDA 33870. If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale,you must file a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale.If you fail to file a claim you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. After 60 days,only the owner of record as of the date of the lis pendens may claim the surplus. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on November 22,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE CLERK OF THE COURT By:/s/ Toni Kopp Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Attorneyfor Plaintiff: Elizabeth R.Wellborn,P.A. 350 Jim Moran Blvd,Suite 100 Deerfield Beach,FL 33442 Telephone:(954) 354-3544 Facsimile:(954) 354-3545 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled,at not cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator,255 N.Broadway Avenue,Bartow,Florida 33830,(863) 534-4686,at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance,or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired,call 711. FILE # 3831-95407 December 22,29,2013 1050Legals IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA,IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.:28-2012-CA-001021 CENLAR FSB Plaintiff, vs. PATRICIA GASE,MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION,AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given,pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on September 17,2013, in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County, Florida,I will sell the property situated in Highlands County,Florida described as: LOT 16,LESS THE NORTH 20 FEET THEREOF,BLOCK B,CRESCENT VIEW,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,PAGE 54,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. and commonly known as:221 E WALNUT STREET,AVON PARK,FL 33825; including the building,appurtenances,and fixtures located therein,at public sale,to the highest and best bidder,for cash,Sales are held in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 S.Commerce Avenue,Sebring,Florida 33870,on January 23,2014 at 11 a.m. Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 18th day of September,2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court ROBERT W.GERMAINE By:/s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk 327470/1207666/tio December 29,2013; January 5,2014 1050LegalsSUBSCRIBE TO YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER THE NEWS-SUN TODAY! CALL 385-6155

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Page A10News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013www.newssun.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.:09000635GCS BANK OF AMERICA,N.A.SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING,L.P. Plaintiff, vs. MERLIN R.BURGESS,et al Defendants. RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE RE-NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale filed December 12,2013,and entered in Case No. 09000635GCS of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS COUNTY,Florida,wherein BANK OF AMERICA,N.A.SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING,LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING,L.P.,is Plaintiff,and MERLIN R.BURGESS,et al are Defendants,the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash,beginning at 11:00 a.m.,in the JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM,BASEMENT,430 S.Commerce Avenue,Sebring, FL 33870,in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes,on the 22nd day of January, 2014,the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment,to wit: LOT 10,IN BLOCK 242,OF SEBRING HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,PAGE 2,OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.PC 13-471 IN RE:ESTATE OF GERALDINE B.DVORAK Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GERA LDINE B.DVORAK,deceased,whose date of death was September 8,2013,is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida,Probate Division,the address of which is 590 S.Commerce Avenue,Sebring, FL 33870.The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS A FTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is December 22,2013. Personal Representative: /s/ Marybeth V.Dvorak 1554 Churchill Street Lake Placid,Florida 33852 A ttorney for Personal Representative: / s/ W.Roy Wilkes A ttorney for Marybeth V.Dvorak Florida Bar Number:0608475 202 Dal Hall Boulevard Lake Placid,Florida 33852 Telephone:(863)699-2222 Fax:(863)465-1857 E-Mail:wrw@wilkeslawfirm.com December 22,29,2013 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO.28-2013-CA-000224 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE,LLC, vs. DONNA MAE CROSBY,HARRIS LAMAR CROSBY,UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1,UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed December 18,2013 entered in Civil Case No. 28-2013-CA-000224 of the Circuit Court of the TENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County,Sebring,Florida,the Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse,430 South Commerce Avenue,Sebring,FL 33870 in accordance with Chapter 45,Florida Statutes on the 21st day of January,2014 at 11:00 A M on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: The North Half of Lot 16,Block 11,of Orange Blossom Estates Unit No.11,according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7,Page 48,of the Public Records of Highlands County,Florida.Together with a 2005 Liberty Home Model #327008 Double Wide Mobile Home (Serial Numbers 9773XUA & 9773XUB) Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens,must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Dated this 20th day of December,2013. ROBERT W.GERMAINE,CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of the Court BY:/s/ Priscilla Michalak Deputy Clerk 2195797 11-03335-2 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator,(863) 534-4690,within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing or voice impaired,call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. December 29,2013; January 5,2014 Deputy Clerk 2195601 1102831-2 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator,(863) 534-4690,within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Foreclosure Sale; if you are hearing or voice impaired,call TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service 711. December 29,2013; January 5,2014 1050LegalsDUMMY 2013 SERVICE DIRECTORY DUMMY 5X21.5 AD # 00026404

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Call Chris at 850-320-3441. 8400RecreationalVehiclesSUNTRACKER '96Sportfish 2000 with all amenities! 120hp Mercury motor, custom Tracker package. High power trolling motor w/trailer. Seats 10. $6300. Lake Placid Call 239-935-9445. 8050Boats & Motors 8000 RecreationNOTICEFlorida statute 585.195 states that all dogs and cats sold in Florida must be at least eigh t weeks old, have an official health certificate and proper shots and be free of intestinal and external parasites. 7520Pets & SuppliesAVON PARKFri. Sun. 12/27 12/29, 8 2pm. 2369 N. Huntington Rd. Avon Park Lakes. Furn., household items, men's sweaters, etc. 7320Garage &Yard SalesHOT TUB5 person, round, Eclipse. Cover & stairs. Excel cond. $1,000. Chris 863-273-4176 7300MiscellaneousREFRIGERATOR SIDEby side. $150. Washer & Dryer. $150. Couch & Loveseat $75., 2 bedroom sets, $200. Call 843-597-2234 7040Appliances 7000 Merchandise SEBRING VACATIONRENTAL Available. 2/2, furnished. Call for details. 863-452-0101 FULL KITCHENRESORT 2BR/2BA, with amenities $100 per day + $98 exchange fee. Stay in Kissimmee at Silver Lake or your choice of many top quality resorts worldwide. Contact 863-471-3587 6500MiscellaneousRentals SEBRING. 3/2/1Home built in 2006. 3424 Ellington Ave. $650/month and $650 security deposit. Call Richard 863-202-1175 6300Unfurnished HousesCOME ENJOYthe lifestyle on beautiful Lake June Available for either seasonal or annual rental (minimum of two months). Call Tony at 561-339-1859 6250Furnished Houses SEBRING *DINNER LAKE AREA 1 BR/ 1 BA Apartments for Rent. Large rooms, Fresh paint & Tile, Includes water. $400/mo. Call Gary Johnson @ 863-381-1861 BEAUTIFULAPTSSEBRING2BR/1BA, tile floors, screen back porch, beautiful landscaping. 863-446-1822 AVON PARKUnfurnished Studio Apartment. $295/mo. + Security. Call 863-452-0101. AVON PARK* LEMONTREE APTS 1BR. Available immediately Washer/Dryer, Microwave & WSG included. Pets OK! Call Alan 386-503-8953 6200UnfurnishedApartmentsSEBRING LOVELY,Newly painted & furnished 1BR, 1BA, on Lakefront Estate. No Pets! Utilities & cable included $400/mo 863-655-1068 6150FurnishedApartments 6000 Rentals LEASE TOOWN 2/2 OR 2/1.5 mobile home. Completely remodeled. $500 per month $1000 security deposit. 3303 Highlander, 6126 or 6130 Oak Crest, Sebring. 863446-2414. AVON PARKFor SALE 12' x 50' Mobile Home w/screened in Patio. Car Port and 8 x 8 Utility Building. Completely furnished. In a 55+ Park. $10,000. 863-452-0805. Serious Inquiries Only! 5050Mobile HomesFor Sale 5000 Mobile Homes 4040Homes For Sale 4000 Real EstateTHE DEPOTRESTAURANT & CATERING FOR SALE ASKING $275,000 CALL JOHN 863-202-0171 3050BusinessOpportunities 3000 Financial FINANCIAL SER VICES SALES CAREER Build a business for yourself, not by yourself, with: *Unlimited income potential. *Extensive benefits package. *Solid backing from a financial services provider, over a century old. *We're looking for self-motivated individuals in the Central Florida area. Call 863-607-4393 or send resume to John Friend, Suite3, 625 Schoolhouse Rd., Lakeland, Fl. 33813 www.modern-woodmen.org. COMMUNITY OUTREACH WRITER (PT) Application Deadline: 1/3/14. Please visit http://sfsc.interviewexchange.com for detailed position posting. 863-784-7132. EA/EO. CHURCH SECRETARY(F/T) Must be proficient in Microsoft Publisher. Call 863-453-6681 for more info. 2100Help Wanted 2000 EmploymentLOST REWARD$100. White Wedding Photo Album 60 yrs. old, was in Edward Jones bag, taken from Homer's Restaurant Sebring on 12/22. Call 863-452-5355. 1200Lost & FoundCHECK YOUR AD Please check your ad on the first day it runs to make sure it is correct. Sometimes instructions over the phone are misunderstood and an error can occur. If this happens to you, please call us the first day your ad appears and we will be happy to fix it as soon as we can. If We can assist you, please call us:314-9876 News-Sun Classified 1100Announcements NOTICE OF DISPOSITION A CCORDING TO THE FLORIDA SELF STORA GE FACILITY ACT THE FOLLOWING STORA GE UNITS LOCATED AT THE STORAGE PLACE OF AVON PARK,395 CR 17A WEST, A VON PARK,FL 33825 WILL BE DISPOSED OF TO AN AUCTIONEER ON JANUARY 15, 2014 AT 10:00 AM.ALL UNITS ARE SAID TO CONTAIN HOUSEHOLD GOODS UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED. Names and unit numbers are as follows: NAME UNIT NUMBER Carrie Cravey 216 DISPOSITION BEING MADE TO SATISFY LANDLORDS LIEN MANAGEMENT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS,UNDER FLORIDA LAW, A LL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN CASH. December 22,29,2013 after the sale. Dated at Sebring,HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Florida,this 12th day of December,2013. (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) Robert W.Germaine (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) Clerk of said Circuit Court By:/s/ Toni Kopp As Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System,you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 (voice),(863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service),as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible.Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. PH #12032 December 29,2013; January 5,2014 1050LegalsIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.28-2009-CA-000694-XXAX-MX SUNTRUST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. FABIAN ALFONSO TORRES A /K/A FABIAN TORRES; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that,pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause,in the Circuit Court of HIGHLANDS County,Florida,I will sell the property situated in HIGHLANDS County,Florida,described as: A PORTION OF SECTION 24,TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH,RANGE 30 EAST,HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA,BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 55'39'' WEST A LONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 24 A DISTANCE OF 2006.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 38'16'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 1328.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 38'16'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 664.05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58'41'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 667.95 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 36'43'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 664.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 57'40'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 668.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: C243430 A00 0010 0000 A/K/A -2537 SCRUBPENS RD LOT 13.SEBRING,FL 33870 at public sale,to the highest and best bidder, for cash,In the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of Highlands County Courthouse located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring,Florida at 11:00 A.M.on January 22,2014. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale,if any,other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendents,must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Witness,my hand and seal of this court on the 16th day of December,2013. 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By STACEYPLAISANCE Associated PressNEWORLEANS The S ugar Bowl football classic i s capping off the tourism y ear for New Orleans and g etting 2014 off to a good s tart, thanks in part to a m atchup between teams with f ans known to travel. Tens of thousands of footb all fans and their dollars will make their way to t he Big Easy for the college f ootball game between thirdr anked Alabama and No. 11 O klahoma. Fans are expected to begin a rriving this weekend for d ays of concerts and fanfare l eading up to the Sugar Bowl g ame Jan. 2 at the S uperdome. Sugar Bowl is always a b ig deal for us, but its really a big deal because of the two t eams we have this year, s aid Kelly Schulz, spokesw oman for the New Orleans C onvention and Visitors B ureau. They both have very large fan bases. Jeff Hundley, the Sugar Bowls chief operating officer, called the matchup a home run. They both have reputations for (fans) traveling for their team, he said. The first Sugar Bowl was played in 1935, and both teams have long histories with it Alabama has been in the game more than any other team, and Oklahoma more than any nonSoutheastern Conference team. And both play in a similar color scheme, so Bourbon Street should be a sea of red. Alabama first played in the Sugar Bowl in 1945, when the Crimson Tide lost to Duke. The Oklahoma Sooners first appearance came in 1949, when the team beat North Carolina. These teams both have a history of having fun here, and their proximity to New Orleans is also going to play a big part in getting them here, Hundley said. Sugar Bowl fanfare will overlap the citys New Years Eve festivities. On the agenda are days of concerts along bank of the Mississippi River, games and fireworks displays. The celebration, which officially begins Dec. 31, is expected to generate some $150 million for the city, Schulz said. Schulz said hotels were at more than 90 percent capacity for the two days leading up to the big game, and Hundley said ticket sales were on target for a sellout. There were 75,000 tickets available for the game, and Schulz said some 100,000 fans were expected to make their way to New Orleans. Some just come to tailgate, she said. Game-day events include a Fan Jam outside the Superdome beginning at 4 p.m. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The Sugar Bowl is part of a thriving sports tourism industry in New Orleans. For 25 years, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has been in the business of luring multimillion-dollar events to south Louisiana, among them Super Bowls, Final Fours, fishing tournaments and even Olympic trials. Since the foundations inception in 1988, it has led successful bids for three By DAN HOEHNE daniel.hoehne@newssun.comSEBRING It was cert ainly a busy opening two r ounds at the annual Jim T aveniere holiday basketball t ournament, with day-long b asketball action Thursday a nd Friday. Avon Park pulled out c lose wins each day to reach S aturdays championship m atch against Liberty, while S ebring bounced back in a b ig way from a day one loss t o reach the fifth-place game a gainst Lakeland. Lake Placid, meanwhile, s truggled mightily to overc ome a slew of injuries and t ook lopsided losses to move to Saturdays consolation game against Frostproof. The Bulldogs took an opening day loss at the hands of M iamis Homestead, but n early held on to beat L akeland Friday. Up two in the waning seco nds, four free throws were m issed and a last-second t hree pointer moved the D readnaughts, who had falle n to Liberty 67-64 T hursday, into Saturdays c ontest with Sebring. Thats always a special g ame for me, Blue Streak h ead coach Princeton Harris said. Coach (Deron) Collins was the Sebring head coach and hes the man who hired me as an assistant. The Streaks had looked t oward facing Lakeland on t he winners side of the b racket and seemed to be on t hat track as they held an 11p oint halftime lead Thursday a gainst Avon Park. But a stone-cold third q uarter saw the Red Devils c ut it to just three. We couldnt hit water if w e fell out of a boat, Harris s aid of the Streaks five p oints in the period. We e ven missed four lay-ups. U ncontested lay-ups. From there, Avon Park k icked it up a notch and o utscored Sebring 25-19 in t he fourth to take a 60-56 w in. Sebring then moved along t o face Lake Placid Friday a nd came away with a r esounding win against an undermanned Dragon squad. Lake Placid had falled to Tenoroc by a 60-27 mark Thursday and didnt fare much better Friday with the Streaks winning 62-26. Were missing our top three scorers (Anfernee Munnings, Scott Colley and Nick Tuason) with injuries, so in a tournament against teams like these, wed have to play a perfect game to compete, Dragon head coach Dan Coomes said. Right now were just looking at the little things, seeing whos doing the things that will help us turn it around when we get healthy again. Sebring raced out to a 233 lead after one quarter and held a 50-10 lead at the half to induce a running clock for the second half. Terrell Williams, who had News-Sun Sunday, December 29, 2013 BSection Sports Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Above: John Mason makes a move in the lane on his way to a game-high 21 points as Avon Park topped Tenoroc 64-58 Friday. Below: Dylan Neilander fires from downtown in Sebrings Friday win over Lake Placid. Tons of action at Taveniere Avon Park64Tenoroc58 Sebring62Lake Placid26 See HOOPS, B4 By OSKAR GARCIA Associated PressHONOLULU Kansas City and San Francisco will have plenty of clout in Honolulu if they dont make it to New Jersey for the Super Bowl. The NFLrevealed Friday that the Chiefs and 49ers each had eight players voted into the Pro Bowl, including running backs Jamaal Charles of Kansas City and Frank Gore of San Francisco. Denver quarterback Peyton Manning was selected to his 13th Pro Bowl after receiving the most votes among fans, 1.43 million. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was second among fans with 1.2 million votes. The NFLcombines votes from fans, players and coaches to determine 86 of 88 Pro Bowl players; the other two players are long-snappers selected by Pro Bowl coaches. Voting ended Thursday. Under a new format this year, NFLgreats Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will divvy up the players in a two-day draft before the Jan. 26 game. Offensive and defensive players with the most votes who dont make it past the divisional playoff round will serve as active player captains. Charles said Friday night on a reveal show on the NFLNetwork that he should be picked first. I think I got the best skillset of anybody on the roster, Charles said. I think I can play wide receiver and then put the ball in my hand, also. The only thing I cant do is throw the ball. Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly said hell be fine wherever hes picked. I dont know, you got to get the guy who scores points, he said. The schoolyard-style selections mean its like ly teammates will be forced to play on opposite sides Players on the winning team will earn $53,000 while the losers will get $26,000 under the collec tive bargaining agreement. San Francisco linebacker NaVorro Bowman said he thinks it would be weird to have to tackle Gore or Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis. I might not tackle him, Bowman said. Just let him score and get his yards or whatever. Yeah, thatd be weird because that hasnt happened since training camp. Rice and Sanders playfully bantered about po ssible selection s, with Sanders saying he wanted players on his ro ster who havent been to many Pro Bowls. If you have five years or more, dont even wor ry about it Im not going to pick you, Sanders said. Go play for Jerry. Rice said later: You re trying to bait me thats not going to happen. Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman receive d 552,600 votes by fans, th e most for any defensive player. Houston defensive end J.J. Watt had just under 410,000 fan votes. San Francisco is set to send eight players to the game for the second year in a row, though its play ers missed the game earl ier this year because they made the Super Bowl, losing to Baltimore. Kansas Citys eight selections are up from six last year. The Chiefs are 11-4 this year up from 2-14 last year and the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs heading into a largely meaningless game for them against San Diego on Sunday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday he has Chiefs, 49ers get 8 players each for Pro Bowl See PICKS, B4 Jamaal Charles Chiefs running backThe only thing I cant do is throw the ball. APpho to The SuperDome in New Orleans, the annual site of the Sugar Bowl, where Alabama will be facing off with Oklahoma both caps off and begins the year-long tourism season for the city. New Orleans expects rush of fans for Sugar Bowl See SUGAR, B2

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. Associated PressFLORHAM PARK, N.J. Rex R yan walked into the press room, n oticed the boxes of pizza on a t able and joked about how his LapB and procedure has limited him to j ust a bite or two. No worries, though. He smiled while acknowledging t hat he can still chow down on M exican food his favorite dish. Thats how Ryans final news c onference Friday after his last full p ractice of the season began. If the New York Jets coach k nows what his future holds, hes c ertainly not letting on. He was loose and playful, a ppearing anything but a coach on t he hot seat. We were flying around, Ryan s aid about the teams performance F riday. Weve had some excellent p ractices. Really, its been a great w eek of preparation. Its been a g reat week of practice and just the s pirit and enthusiasm, were looki ng forward to this game. That has been Ryans focus, at l east publicly, all week: trying to beat the Miami Dolphins, despite the uncertainty surrounding his job status. Ryan pointed earlier in the week to the teamslast meeting as the Jetslowest point, a 23-3 loss on Dec. 1 at home in which quarterback Geno Smith was benched and New York looked woeful on offense, defense and special teams. While the Jets (7-8) are out of playoff contention, they have a chance to ruin the Dolphinspostseason plans if they can win in Miami on Sunday. As sweet as that would seem to be, Ryan insisted his team isnt being driven by that prospect this week. If that was New England, I would say clearly that would be true, but theyre not your archrival like New England is, Ryan said. The satisfaction is going to come from us competing against them and knowing ourselves, proving to ourselves how much weve improved. I think thats what were looking forward to the most, getting back out there (against) a team that totally whipped us in every phase and having the opportunity to go out there and prove it. Ryan has one year remaining on his contract, but its possible general manager John Idzik could be looking to bring in a coach of his choice. Neither Idzik nor owner Woody Johnson has commented on the situation. Its possible and likely the decision has already been made, but mum has been the word so far. Meanwhile, Ryan has received an avalanche of support during the last several days with countless fans, players and ex-Jets rallying behind him to remain coach. An online petition urging Johnson to keep Ryan has received nearly 500 signatures, and several in the media have stated cases for why Ryan should stay. Key veterans such as Antonio Cromartie, Calvin Pace and Willie Colon, along with rookies Smith and Sheldon Richardson have used the word love to describe their feelings for Ryan. Anytime you get something positive said about you, youre going to feel great about it, Ryan said. Like I said, the thing about the opportunity in front of us with Miami is really the focus, but I certainly appreciate positive remarks, as anybody would. Rather than the idea of winning one for him, Ryan has turned finishing .500 into a rallying point for a team that many people expected to be among the leagues worst. Thats why were going down there, to win, he said. Thatd be big for me because thats why you take the field. Again, I think part of that is 8-8 is better than 7-9, without question. Hey, I even figured that one out. Even my biggest enemies will say, OK, you got that right. Ryan has had his share of critic s during his five seasons as New Yorks coach, from his brash approach during his first few year s or his perceived shortcomings on the field. He was asked, though, if ending the season with two straight wins which would be the Jetsfirst winning streak all year could increase his autonomy given his current uncertain status. I see how you angled that one Thats pretty good, he said, smil ing. Im just worried about Miami. Focused on Miami. AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org Special to the News-SunSEBRING The YMCA A fter School Program is d esigned to encourage a h ealthy lifestyle, bright f uture and endless potential. This program is from 3-6 p .m. Monday-Friday, for kids a ges 5 to 12. Each week will feature a v ariety of activities including V olleyball, Basketball, S wimming, Gymnastics, S occer and more. We do offer bus transportat ion from the Kindergartner L earning Center and W oodlawn Elementary. For more information on t his program please contact u s at 863-382-9622 and ask f or Dave Scheck. After School Drop-off P rice: $2 per day, per child Bus from KLC or W oodlawn Price: $ 30 per c hild, per week. Senseis Matthew Jordon a nd Tena Jordon have joined t he YMCAteam in providing m artial arts. Classes are Tuesday and T hursday from 6:30-7:30 p .m. starting at the beginning o f each month. For more information on t his program please contact u s at 863-382-9622 Member Price: $40, Nonm embers: $60 We offer a wonderful G ymnastics program with l evels ranging from pres chool to advanced. If you would like to enroll y our child in Gymnastics, r egistration starts at the b eginning of each month. Prices have been pro-rated d ue to the holiday season. For more information on t his program please contact u s at 863-382-9622 GymnasticsPreschool Member: $35, Non-memb ers: $50 Members: $50, Non-memb ers: $80 YMCACheer is new and i mproved, just in time for the n ew year! Come join our new instructor Sandy Stewart, who is pumped and ready for fun. We now offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Advance motion technique, cheer dance, progression stunt and tumbling! Practices are weekly every Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is at the beginning of each month. For more information on this program please contact us at 863-382-9622 and ask for Sandy Stewart. Member Price: $35, Nonmembers: $45 Upcoming Events YFire 5K To celebrate the beginning of 2014, the Highlands County Family YMCAjoins forces with the Sebring Firemens Association and MidFlorida Credit Union to present the YFire 5K. The 5K run/walk will start at 8a.m. at Firemens Field on Saturday, Jan. 4. This event is a partnered fundraiser for our Strong Kids Campaign. People of all ages are invited to join us. Prices are listed below. For more information on the YFire 5K please contact us at 863-382-9622. Remember we still have some sponsor spots open. 5K Registration fee Before December 23rd $25 w/h Dry fit shirt After December 23rd and Race Day $30 YMCAChristmas Camp The YMCAis offering eight days of fantastic fun! The YMCAChristmas Camp will take place Dec. 30-31 and Jan. 2-3. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, camp will only go until 1 p.m. The camp hours will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and it will include a wide range of activities including: arts and crafts, gymnastics, a field trip, fitness and nutrition, and all kinds of sports. Kids between the ages 512 can join camp, fees are $15 daily for members or $20 daily for non-members. For those interested in all 9 days it is $135. Lunch and a snack will be provided. Open House at the Y Looking to join a gym that fits your needs? Why not join the YMCA? We have been meeting the fitness needs of Highlands County for more than 26 years and we offer something for everyone. On Saturday, Jan. 11, stop in to the Highlands County Family YMCAfor our Open House. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the YMCAwill be giving free tours and offering membership specials that include waiving joiner fees, health assessments, and BOGO rates on our daily punch cards. YMCAhas not one, but two heated pools and a splash pad for your family to enjoy. Come check us out and join the fun! Pool Hours Monday Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information contact the Y at 863-382-9622. www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page B3 ringling bros; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; ringling bros. circus; 0 0 0 3 4 3 0 9 DR. LEE, IKE; 3.639"; 3"; Black; 12/29/13; 0 0 0 3 4 7 6 7 AMERICAN GOLF CARTS; 7.444"; 6"; Black plus three; process, main A; 0 0 0 3 4 7 8 9 Sebring YMCA has plenty to keep kids busy Rex loose, focused after Jets final full practice

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Page B4 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com WELLS MOTOR COMPANY; 11.25"; 10.5"; Black plus three; process, used cars; 0 0 0 3 4 2 8 7 filled out the scoresheet with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals Thursday, sparked the early run with a trio of threepointers in the first quarter, but with the big lead, saw little time in the second half. Its tough to know what to do, because you want to give your starters some time, but when the score gets like that, you want to pull back, Harris said. I know (Lake Placid) is struggling now, and I respect coach Coomes. He understood and thanked me for playing them tough. In the end, it was the Neilander twins who would lead Sebring in scoring as Dylan netted 13 points and Hayden added 12. Kaetwon Lowe and Bradley Bell lead Lake Placid with six points each. Next up Friday, Liberty outlasted Homestead by a 46-37 score to reach the title game against Avon Park, who rounded out the days play by holding off Tenoroc and getting a 64-58 win. The Devils broke out to a 7-0 lead early, but saw the Titans jump back into it and take a 13-12 edge after one. Avon Park then shifted into overdrive in the second, getting a pair of threes from Gus Owens, a triple from Dameon Braswell and seven points from John Mason to move ahead 33-25 at the half. Mason kept the hot hand, scoring nine in the third, to go with a three each from Alfred Brown and Recarus Burley, and the lead inched out to 50-40 heading into the fourth. (Mason) is really emerging as a top player, Devil head coach Marty OHora said of his sophomore center. He played tonight how he played the first five or six games of the season. He then went into a small sophomore slump and lost a little confidence. But tonight he pumpfaked, took his time and played under control. When he does that, he is our best talent. They would need that as Tenoroc made a push behind nine points from Kavontis Moore and five from Robert Duffey to close the gap. And while Avon Park aided the cause by missing 10 of 16 free throws in the period, Mason hit three key ones down the stretch as the Devils held on for the win. Masons 21 points lead the Devils, with Owens adding 14 and Brown 13. I told the kids that anytime you get in these tournaments, its survive and advance, OHora said. It s good practice for the distric t and state tournaments. Real good teams close out games better than we did, we did just about every thing to give that game away, he continued. But they held on to the lead once they got it and thats something were still working on. Its not even January yet, and that is when we will be at our best. The tournament concluded Saturday, with games taking place after press time. See Wednesdays NewsSun for a recap of the final day of play. Continued from B1 Dan Hoehne/News-Sun Recarus Burley races toward the basket during Avon Parks win over Tenoroc. The win moved the Devils on to the title game of the Taveniere Tournament. Dan Hoehne/News-S un Breon Jones looks for a teammate to pass off to Friday during Sebrings win over Lake Placid at the Taveniere Tournament. Hoops action aplenty at Taveniere n ever been big on Pro Bowl s elections. Im happy for the guys w hen and if they make it. I m proud of them for it, R eid said. But we dont g et caught up in all of the i ndividual accolades. ( Were) just getting ourselves ready to play. Manning was one of five players selected from Denver, which has a shot at putting up the most points of any team in NFLhistory. All but five teams had at least one player selected. Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and both New York teams had zero players selected. Oskar Garcia can be reached on Twitter at http://twitter.com/oskargarcia APsports writers Dave Skretta in Kansas City, Mo., and Arnie Stapleton in Denver contributed to this report. Continued from B1 Picks for Pro Bowl see five teams shut out

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Special to the News-SunAVON PARK South F lorida State Colleges M useum of Florida Art and C ulture (MOFAC) presents t he Cracker, Houses, and H orses Exhibition from Jan. 8 through March 1. The e vent is free and open to the p ublic. This exhibition feat ures the work of Ron Haase, M indy Z. Colton, and Jon K ral. Floridas landscape, dotted w ith simple Cracker houses a nd acres of open range w here cattle grazed under t he watchful eyes of cowb oys, reflects a bygone era. T hese three contemporary a rtists evoke this history in d istinct ways. Ron Haase, architect, a uthor, and professor emerit us from the University of F lorida, is known for his e nergy-efficient Crackers tyle homes. Haases r esearch into the old ways of b uilding in Florida led to his p opular book, Classic C racker. Mindy Z. Colton combines h er passion for art and e quine in her unique sculpt ural works. Colton creates one-of-ak ind and limited edition s culptures in mixed media, b ronze, aluminum, wood, a nd other permanent media. Also on view is a select ion of photographs from the C racker Cowboy Collection b y Jon Kral. Krals collection of photos chronicles the lives, work habits, environment, and customs of his friends, the Florida cowboys. He is best known for his documentary photography of Floridas dying breed of cowboys in the 1999 book Cracker: Floridas Enduring Cowboys. Kral worked for 17 years as a photographer for The Miami Herald in Miami. Krals evocative images have received the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Award as well as five Pulitzer Prize nominations. The co-sponsor of this exhibition is the SFSC Foundation, Inc. The SFSC Museum of Florida At and Culture (MOFAC) is open to the public, Wednesday through Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., and by appointment for group tours. SFSC Artist Series patrons may visit the museum one hour prior to each performance. For more information or to request a museum tour, contact Mollie Doctrow, MOFAC curator, at 7847240 or email doctrowm@southflorida.edu. South Florida State College will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page B5 church page; 5.542"; 7.1"; Black; church page dummy; 0 0 0 2 6 4 0 0 COCHRAN BROTHERS ROOFING; 5.542"; 3"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 8 2 HLT; 5.542"; 10.5"; Process color; -; 0 0 0 3 4 7 9 9 Crackers, Houses, and Horses Exhibition coming to SFSC Rawlings House by Ron Haase A sculpture by Mindy Z. Colton BOSTON (AP) The family of the late Norman Rockwell is taking exception to a new biography of the American illustrator, saying it contains numerous inaccuracies and poses a phantom theory about his sexuality. American Mirror: Th e Life and Art of Norman Rockwell, by Deborah Solomon, was published in November. In a statement released by the Norman Rockwell Family Agency, family members said they found at least 96 factual errors in the book, that the author misused sources and made highly selective use of Rockwells own autobiography My Adventures as an Illustrator. Rockwell, who lived i n Stockbridge, Mass., illustrated more than 300 covers for the Saturday Evening Post. He died in 1978. Family disputes claims in Rockwell biography CROSSWORDSOLUTION

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Special to the News-SunAVON PARK South F lorida State Colleges C orporate Education D epartment is offering a v ariety of classes for the 2 014 spring term. In Introduction to Q uickBooks workshop, l earn how to create a new c ompany file, work with l ists, set up your items, track c ustomers and sales, track v endors and expenses, and t rack sales tax. This course w ill be offered as a two-day w orkshop from 7-9 p.m. T hursday, Feb. 6 and T hursday, Feb. 13 at SFSC H ighlands Campus. The cost i s $139.99, and the course n umber is (CRN) 20759. In Intermediate Q uickBooks, learn how to c ustomize QuickBooks, t rack time, set up and use p ayroll, pay liabilities and t axes, purchase and manage i nventory, build inventory a ssemblies, track sales o rders and back orders. This c ourse will be offered as a t wo-day workshop from 7-9 p .m. Thursday, Feb. 20 and T hursday, Feb. 27 at SFSC H ighlands Campus. The cost i s $139.99, and the course n umber is (CRN) 21467. T raining software provided f or both QuickBooks works hops is QuickBooks 2013 A ccountant, which allows y ou to toggle between all the o ther versions of Q uickBooks: Premier, Pro, a nd even industry specific v ersions. In Introduction to MS P ublisher2010, learn how t o create newsletters, calend ars, business cards, b rochures, flyers, and award c ertificates. This workshop w ill be offered as a two-day w orkshop from 5:30-7:30 p .m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 and W ednesday, Feb. 26 at SFSC H ighlands Campus. The cost i s $75, and the course numb er is (CRN) 21463. In Introduction to MS A ccess 2010, learn the b asics of creating a new d atabase with tables, reports a nd forms. This workshop w ill be offered as a two-day w orkshop from 5-7:30 p.m. W ednesday, March 5 and W ednesday, March 12 at S FSC Highlands Campus. T he cost is $75, and the c ourse number is (CRN) 2 0979. In Intermediate MS A ccess 2010, learn how to c reate queries, link tables t ogether, and customize all y our database objects. This w orkshop will be offered as a two-day workshop from 5 :30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, M arch 26 and Wednesday, A pril 2 at SFSC Highlands C ampus. The cost is $75, a nd the course number is ( CRN) 21464. In Introduction to MS E xcel, learn to create, form at, save, and print basic s preadsheets, formulas, and charts. This workshop will be offered as a two-day workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 16 at SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $75, and the course number is (CRN) 20977. In Intermediate MS Excel 2010, learn to sort and filter data, create cross-sheet formulas. This workshop will be offered as a two-day workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 30 at SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $75, and the course number is (CRN) 20978. In Android Smartphones/Tablets participants will learn the major components of Android Smartphones/Tablets, and how to use settings to manage device setup, set appointments and alarms in a calendar, store names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses in contacts, and how to send and receive email with attachments (photos or documents). This workshop will be offered from 1-5 p.m. Friday, March 7 at SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $45, and the course number is (CRN) 20852. In Apple Smartphone/tablets participants will learn the major components of Apple Smartphones/Tablets, and how to use settings to manage device setup, to set appointments and alarms in a calendar, store names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses in contacts, and how to send and receive email with attachments (photos or documents). This workshop will be offered from 1-5 p.m. Friday, March 14 at SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $45, and the course number is (CRN) 20853. In Wireless Digital Photography for Smartphones and Tablets, this workshop will consist of a series of discussions on the basic operation of the standard iPhone and iPad camera, including taking and viewing photographs. Afeature free camera app will be loaded from the App Store along with a free semi-profession photo editing application. This workshop will be offered from 1-5 p.m. Friday March 28 at SFSC Highlands Campus. The cost is $45, and the course number is (CRN) 21139. In Local Anesthesia Administration forDental Hygienists, this 60-hour course is for licensed Florida dental hygienists and meets the requirements outlined by Florida Statute 466.017. This course will provide participants with detailed academic knowledge, and the practical aspects of the administration of local anesthetics. Course Prerequisites: copy of current Florida Dental Hygiene License, current CPR certification, and purchase of course book. The cost is $1,175 (plus the cost of books), and the course number is (CRN) 21026. Online portion of course goes live Jan. 13. The CPR Training classes with Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is being offered for students who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Students will participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations, work with an American Heart Association certified basic life support (BLS) instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing, and complete a written exam. The cost is $40. For a detailed class schedule, contact corporatetraining@southflorida.edu or call 784-7033. First Aid Training classes provide employee training for designated first responders, or individuals needing credentialed training for job or regulatory requirements. This course covers first aid basics, medical, injury and environmental emergencies and automated external defibrillator AED use. Students will also complete a written exam. The cost is $40. For a detailed class schedule, contact corporatetraining@southflorida.edu or call 784-7033. CDLRefresherCourses are available by appointment only. The class Aand B refresher course is offered to experienced drivers who have allowed their CDLto lapse, or have let their CDL revert back to a regular class E license. The course is offered in either eight-hour or 72-hour increments. This course offers one-on-one training that is needed to pass the CDLskills test, pr oviding the applicant is already competent in driving a commercial vehicle, eithe r class Aor B. CDLexams a re available by appointment only. The State of Florida CDLexam consists of three parts: pre-trip inspection, basic controls skills test, an d driving skills test. 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By JEFFREYCOLLINS Associated PressFORTMILL, S.C. Ed C urrie holds one of his w orld-record Carolina R eaper peppers by the stem, w hich looks like the tail of a s corpion. On the other end is the b umpy, oily, fire-engine red f ruit with a punch of heat n early as potent as most pepp er sprays used by police. I ts hot enough to leave even t he most seasoned spicy food a ficionado crimson-faced, f lushed with sweat, trying n ot to lose his lunch. Last month, The Guinness B ook of World Records d ecided Curries peppers w ere the hottest on Earth, e nding a more than four-year d rive to prove no one grows a more scorching chili. The h eat of Curries peppers was c ertified by students at W inthrop University who t est food as part of their u ndergraduate classes. But whether Curries pepp ers are truly the worlds h ottest is a question that one s cientist said can never be k nown. The heat of a pepper d epends not just on the p lants genetics, but also w here it is grown, said Paul B osland, director of the C hile Pepper Institute at N ew Mexico State U niversity. And the heat of a p epper is more about being m acho than seasoning. You have to think of chili h eat like salt. Alittle bit i mproves the flavor, but a lot r uins it, Bosland said. Some ask Currie if the r ecord should be given to the s ingle hottest pepper tested i nstead of the mean taken o ver a whole batch. After all, U sain Bolt isnt considered t he worlds fastest man b ecause of his average time o ver several races. But Currie shakes off t hose questions. Whats the sense in calli ng something a record if it c ant be replicated? People w ant to be able to say they a te the worlds hottest pepp er, Currie said. The record is for the h ottest batch of Curries pepp ers that was tested, code n ame HP22B for Higher P ower, Pot No. 22, Plant B. C urrie said he has peppers f rom other pots and other p lants that have comparable heat. The science of hot peppers centers around chemical compounds called capsaicinoids. The higher concentration the hotter the pepper, said Cliff Calloway, the Winthrop University professor whose students tested Curries peppers. The heat of a pepper is measured in Scoville Heat Units. Zero is bland, and a regular jalapeno pepper registers around 5,000 on the Scoville scale. Curries world record batch of Carolina Reapers comes in at 1,569,300 Scoville Heat Units, with an individual pepper measured at 2.2 million. Pepper spray weighs in at about 2 million Scoville Units. Pharmacist Wilbur Scoville devised the scale 100 years ago, taking a solution of sugar and water to dilute an extract made from the pepper. Ascientist would then taste the solution and dilute it again and against until the heat was no longer detected. So the rating depended on a scientists tongue, a technique that Calloway is glad is no longer necessary. I havent tried Eds peppers. I am afraid to, Calloway said. I bite into a jalapeno thats too hot for me. Now, scientists separate the capsaicinoids from the rest of the peppers and use liquid chromatography to detect the exact amount of the compounds. Aformula then converts the readings into Scovilles old scale. The world record is nice, but its just part of Curries grand plan. Hes been interested in peppers all his life, the hotter the better. Ever since he got the taste of a sweet hot pepper from the Caribbean a decade ago, he has been determined to breed the hottest pepper he can. He is also determined to build his company, PuckerButt Pepper Company, into something that will let the 50year-old entrepreneur retire before his young kids grow up. The peppers started as a hobby, grown in his Rock Hill backyard. The business now spreads across a number of backyards and a couple dozen acres in Chester County. As his business grew, Currie kept his job at a bank because he promised his wife, whom he wooed a decade ago by making her a fresh batch of salsa, he wouldnt leave the lucrative position until they were out of debt. She released him from that vow in February. Currie has about a dozen employees. Even with the publicity of the world record, he still gets nervous about making payroll. He said the attention has helped him move closer to the goal of making PuckerButt selfsustaining. Curries peppers arent just about heat. He aims for sweetness, too. He makes sauces and mustards with names like Voodoo Prince Death Mamba, Edible Lava and I Dare You Stupit with a goal to enhance the flavor of food. And the hot pepper market is expanding. In less than five years, the amount of hot peppers eaten by Americans has increased 8 percent, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. Curries world record has created quite a stir in the world of chiliheads, said Ted Barrus, a blogger from Astoria, Ore., who has developed a following among hot pepper fans by videotaping himself eating the hottest peppers in the world and posting the videos on YouTube under the name Ted The Fire Breathing Idiot. Barrus said Curries world record is just the latest event in a series of pepper growers to top one another with hotter and hotter peppers. Thats the biggest bragging rights there are. It is very, very competitive, he said. The reason people love super-hot peppers isnt much different than any other thr ill seekers. Barrus talks lovingly about trying the Carolina Reaper, even though the pe ppers usually send him into spasms of hiccups and vom iting. You only live once. This is safer than jumping out of an airplane, he said. Barrus said Curries new s has other growers sending him peppers that seem hotter than the Carolina Reaper on his tongue, although they will await scientific testing Thats fine with Currie. He knew the record would be challenged quickly and has sent off what he thinks are even hotter batches to the students at Winthrop University to test. Nobody is going to grow hotter peppers than Ed Currie, he said. www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page B7 DR. ROTMAN, DARRIN; 5.542"; 10.5"; Black; dec ads; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 7 CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES; 5.542"; 5"; Black plus three; process, main A erectile dysfu; 0 0 0 3 4 0 7 9 RIDGE INSURANCE AGENCY; 5.542"; 3"; Black; main A; 0 0 0 3 4 6 9 1 Nearly as potent as pepper spray, worlds hottest pepper is grown in South Carolina, Guiness Book of World Records declares CAROLINA REAPER APphoto Ed Currie holds three of his Carolina Reaper peppers, which have been determined to be the hottest in the world. r

DearAbby: For 17 years I have been using the same hairstylist, Marietta, because she does great cuts and color. Shes married to my cousin Gil, but not for long. Theyre divorcing. Gils mother suggested I should find a different stylist, but when I did, I had horrible results. I returned to Marietta and it took her several appointments to correct my color. Some family members are now furious with me for getting my hair done by someone who is soon to be a relatives ex. I look at it as a business. I like what Marietta does for me. We never discuss the divorce. Family is now demanding an apology, and I dont think I owe one. I havent been close to any of these people in years. Must I say Im sorry to distant family and discontinue Mariettas services? Or should I say nothing and continue my professional relationship with her? My roots are beginning to show again, so please answer quickly. Snipped in California DearSnipped: Tell Gils mother to stay out of your hair. You tried leaving Marietta; it was a disaster and you plan on using her until the day you curl up and dye. DearAbby: I am the mother of three grown children. I have a good marriage, a successful career and a close relationship with my two younger children. My problem involves my oldest daughter. She has been emotionally unstable and verbally abusive to me since her 20s. I have reached my limit of patience with her. We had a terrible fight three weeks ago, and she hasnt spoken to me since. Abby, these have been the most peaceful weeks I have had in a long time. Am I a terrible mother? Is there such a thing as separating from a child? I am tired of always being the peacemaker with no effort on her part. What do you suggest? Peacemaker in Kentucky DearPeacemaker: Refusing to be abused by an adult child does not make you a terrible parent. I dont know what caused the fight between you and your daughter. If you caused it, then you owe it to both of you to offer an apology. If she caused it, then put your white flag away and enjoy the respite because sooner or later shell be back. (Probably when she needs something.) Only she can fix whats wrong with her, but you can reduce your level of stress if you keep your distance. DearAbby: I was involved in a fatal car accident in 2012. Two of my best friends died. There is a void in my heart. They were 15 and 18. I feel so much pain over the loss of my friends, and it is never going to end or hurt less. Their families hate me, which is to be expected. I am in prison and feel so depressed. Time here seems to barely move. How do I deal with this pain and my sentence? In Jail and Hurting DearHurting: If possible, use your time in prison to complete your education. If there are classes, take them. If there is a library, use it. You can make the walls around you disappear if you lose yourself in the pages of a book. Try it, and you will see that Im right. DearAbby: My in-laws double dip everything. During a holiday get-together, a family member stood eating out of a pot. Now my M-I-Linforms me her daughter allows her dog to eat off the plates, but she uses a dishwasher so I shouldnt worry about germs. How do I handle this? I cant eat there again. Grossed Out in Gros se Poi nt DearGrossed Out: Eat before you go, and go as infrequently as possible. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. www.newssun.comNews-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 Page B11 Diversions/Puzzles I NTERJECTIONBy GAILGRABOWSKI ACROSS 1 Speech therapist's concerns 6 Work on the street 10 DOL division 14 The Christina in Wyeth's "Christina's World" 19 For this purpose 20 Rotten to the core 21 Be inclined 22 Scope 23 Period after one round too many? 25 "Shoot!" 26 Duplicity 27 "Golf Begins at Forty" author 28 Fertilized egg? 31 Capital of Denmark? 32 It may be blank 33 Signal to begin speaking 34 Out-of-favor sunscreen compound 37 Certainty 40 Flock member 42 Reacted to a sour note 46 Like many laps 47 Herding dogs 49 Vichy vacation times 51 Thing to grind 52 State legal VIPs 53 Benefit from barn raising? 56 Stephen of "Interview With the Vampire" 57 Pretends 59 Oil can letters 60 Paretsky's Warshawski and Grafton's Millhone, briefly 61 Key not used by itself 62 Isn't kidding 64 Tom 67 "Never, at any crisis of your life, have I known you to have a handkerchief" speaker 68 Semisoft cheeses 70 Advertisers say it sells 71 Musical weakness 73 Reject with contempt 75 Suitable for most audiences 78 Complete with crayons 81 Mention 82 Whirled 83 Rosy-fingered goddess 85 Herbal tea 86 Social pest 87 Where Monet got his physical? 91 JFK alternative 92 Surname for an unknown 93 Jazzy James 94 Take a turn 95 Tremendously 96 Low clouds 98 "Breaking Bad" lawyer Goodman 100 Usher's find 102 Pandora's box, e.g. 103 Three-part figs. 105 Dropped-egg sound 107 Magnolia St. campus 109 Tipsy gym helper? 113 Flash drive connections 118 Sister of Calliope 119 School acronym 120 Joking after a midterm? 122 Box cutter, e.g. 123 Wheels that are longer than cars? 124 Push for 125 City near Florence 126 Cockamamie 127 Car buyer's aid 128 Chew (out) 129 Rigged supports DOWN 1 Pull-down beneficiaries 2 Mind matter 3 Son of Noah 4 1945 conference site 5 Crime locale 6 Gp. opposed to factory farming 7 Enthusiastic 8 Enthusiasm 9 Campaign poster word 10 Pre-1000 Celtic language 11 Caulk, e.g. 12 Crew member 13 Inner turmoil 14 Life form 15 Actress Ambrose of "Six Feet Under" 16 Tizzy 17 Not look well? 18 "When hell freezeth over!" 24 Atoll former 29 Behavior pattern 30 Airport structures 32 Broadcast online in real time 34 Miserere, for one 35 "Shucks!" 36 Need some trough repair? 38 Do one's part 39 No-frills beds 41 Loss 43 1970s presidential fundraiser? 44 Bring to bear 45 Coped (with) 48 "You're the One That I Want" musical 50 Bit of strategy 53 Merchant vessel elision 54 Oklahoma's "Wheat Capital" 55 And such: Abbr. 58 Big yawn 61 Complete confusion 63 Site of some mammoths' demise 65 Spearheaded 66 Consider it likely 67 Museum artifact 69 Places for sweaters? 72 "Me? Uh-uh!" 73 Quite a bit 74 Wine grape 76 Big bang producer 77 Bring up the rear 79 Cash bar? 80 "'__ the Arizona Skies": 1934 John Wayne movie 82 Glossy materials 84 Location 87 Place to buy a tank 88 Violent outburst 89 "Good Times" actress 90 Museum funder: Abbr. 95 Pungent cleanser 97 Actor Kutcher 99 Bronchial woe 101 Ernest of country music 104 Write letters? 106 Pianist Rubinstein 108 Twitch 109 Actress Polo 110 Country on the Caspian 111 Disputed strip 112 Mixed bag 113 Open-organizing org. 114 Mushroom piece 115 Hwys. with nos. 116 No-frills shelter 117 Toledo titles: Abbr. 121 Quaint "before" Solution on page 5B This month we looked at the compelling themes of longing, light, little children and love. Think about how much time is spent during the Christmas season preparing surprises for others. We may even meet a momentary longing in their hearts. But only Jesus Christ who made our hearts can fulfill that longing in our souls. Twinkling Christmas lights have all but been turned off inside and outside our homes, their purpose fulfilled for the season. But light is necessary so we dont live in darkness.Yet, we often choose spiritual darkness over Gods truth.Scripture promises us that in relationship with Jesus Christ, we can always walk in the Light the light of truth and freedom. Though our focus on little children is heightened during the Christmas season, our love for children should never diminish. They are Gods gift to us and represent the kingdom of God. They are the treasure of the future and keep our hearts light with wonder. God came to this earth as a babe, grew to manhood and lived an exemplary life before us. He died a substitutionary death in our place to pay the penalty for sin that separated us from God. He rose from the dead to secure our eternal salvation and continually invites us to come to him, receive forgiveness of our sins, and belong to him Thats love in motion! But there is another step. Lordship. What does it mean for Christ to have Lordship in your life? It means surren der yielding to his will. By doing so we are pos itioned to fulfill his purposes on this earth and into eternity. Its a struggle to release control, but its worth it. Then longing for Gods presence, the light of his truth and wisdom, the trusting heart of a child an d love beyond measure are met in a most satisfying life. Be still, and know tha t I am God says Psalm 46:1 0, NKJV. And perhaps therein lays the secret to surrender. W e must know him to love him. We must love him to trust him. We must obey him to glorify him. Then we will know the overwhelming peace and joy of the life of fulfillment we have longed for. The life he has had planned for us all along. Are you longing, do yo u seek light, do you want to know what its like to hav e simple trust as a child does and love that never ends? Then consider, whos in charge? Selah Jan Merop of Sebring is a News-Sun correspondent. Whos in charge? Pause And Consider Jan Merop Metro News ServiceAries (March 21-April 2 0) Thanks to the chilly w eather, a beach vacation b eckons you, Aries. Start p lanning an excursion to a w arm locale that allows y ou to escape the daily g rind. Taurus (April 21-May 2 1) Asporting event or s omething that draws a l arge crowd is just where y ou need to be this week, T aurus. Surround yourself w ith people who share y our interests. Gemini (May 22-June 2 1) Give an issue in your r elationship the considerat ion it merits, Gemini. T hough it might not seem l ike it now, taking time to w ork this out will ultimatel y strengthen your relations hip. Cancer(June 22-July 2 2) Cancer, the final s tages of a project you h ave been working on are r eady begin. Dont be a fraid to take credit when a ll of your hard work pays o ff in a big way. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) O bligations to work and f amily leave you short on p ersonal time, Leo. Though y our schedule is hectic, m ake time to unwind and y ou will be glad for having d one so. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 2 2) It may take a while t o convince someone to go a long with your idea, V irgo. Yet once you have t his persons support, they w ill be fully on board. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You may have been b ouncing around aimlessly f or some time, Libra. But n ow is the week to get all o f your affairs together and p ut your plan for the future in motion. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Restlessness can sometimes be a dangerous thing for you, Scorpio. Channel any restlessness into a worthy project that makes good use of your boundless energy. Sagittarius (Nov. 23Dec. 21) Sagittarius, make the best of a situation that needs changing. You might not be able to affect change, but that does not mean you cant improve the situation with a positive attitude. Capricorn (Dec. 22Jan. 20) Perceptions vary, Capricorn. Just because you feel strongly about something doesnt mean another will view it the same way. Accept that your passion will not always be reciprocated. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) Aquarius, even though it will be a busy week, you arent likely to feel wiped out. There will still be time for fun. Figure out a day to do something enjoyable. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Pisces, you are torn between being creative and following convention at work. Ask a colleague for some input. Famous birthdaysDec. 29 Ted Danson, actor (66); Dec. 30 Kristin Kreuk, actress (31); Dec. 31 Val Kilmer, actor (54); Jan. 1 Cat Cora, chef (46); Jan. 2 Taye Diggs, actor (43); Jan. 3 Michael Schumacher, racer (45); Jan. 4 Julia Ormond, actress (49). Ask a colleague for some creative work input, Pisces Favorite hairdresser divorces her husband, not his cousin Horoscope Dear Abby

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Page B12 News-SunSunday, December 29, 2013 www.newssun.com Living Alone, in pairs, or as small groups they gathered at Capitol Cellars one Saturday to prime themselves for the year-end holidays. Theyd come to the Roseville, Calif., shop to sample champagnes and sparkling wines. Id come to ask what they wanted to know about champagne and sparkling wine. I figured Id use their questions as the basis for a primer on the most festive beverage of the season. Whats the difference between champagne and sparkling wine? To the French, champagne can be made only in the Champagne region east of Paris. That area has the chalky limestone soil, the challenging northerly climate and the winemaking traditions that cant be duplicated elsewhere, argue the French. All champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is champagne. The French have persuaded much of the winemaki ng world to not use champagne to describe sparkling win es not made in Champagne. In Spain, theyre called cava or espumoso; in Italy, spumante; in Germany, sekt. But American vintners ignore the French. Some call th eir sparkling wines champagne, some dont. Regardless of what theyre called, sparkling wines ma de in the United States and elsewhere often use the same grap es and abide by the same techniques perfected by the French For quality, the crucial consideration isnt whether t he wine is called champagne or sparkling wine, but that som ewhere on the bottle you find the words mthode cham penoise, mthode traditionelle or mthode classique declarations that the producers aspire to emulate the class ic style associated with champagne.WHYONLY SPECIAL OCCASIONS?The association of sparkling wine with celebration may have begun with the coronation of a French king a few centuries ago. French royalty customarily first donned the crown at the Cathedral of Reims in the heart of Champagne. For the occasion, monarchs from across the continent would gather in Reims to toast the newest member of the club with the most convenient beverage at hand, champagne. As a consequence, the French began to associate sparkling wine with other fabulous milestones, and champagne houses bought into this relationship with their marketing campaigns. Today, however, sparkling-wine producers rue the special-occasion association, knowing it doesnt encourage everyday sales (more than one-third of sparkling wine is sold during the yearend holidays). Theyve been working for decades to persuade consumers to use sparkling wine to make any old occasion special, and not wait for the christening of a ship, the toasting of newlyweds or the singing of Auld Lang Syne to release the bubbles.HOW DO YOU POPTHE CORK?Wine Spectator offers these tips on how to safely open a bottle of sparkling wine:Make sure the wine is well chilled.Handle the bottle carefully since the contents are under pressure, and make sure you aren't aiming your cork at a person or anything breakable.Remove the foil first.With your thumb over the end of the cork, loosen the wire cage but dont remove it.Hold the cork and cage firmly in your hand, while twisting the bottle slowly with your other hand to gently release the cork.WHYSUCH A WIDE RANGE IN PRICES?There are four main factors that go into the price of a sparkling wine.1. Production size:As with any style of wine, the smaller the production, the higher the price.2. Brand:Over the decades, some brands have gained more prestige than others, perhaps by justifiable acclaim, perhaps by savvy marketing. With high regard comes high prices.3. Vintage:Vintage champagne is precious because champagne houses declare vintage years only when they have exceptionally favorable growing seasons.4. Production:How a sparkling wine is made affects price.Of the three basic ways to make sparkling wine, the simplest is the charmat process, also called the tank method. These wines go through their secondary fermentation responsible for the bubbles in large tanks before they are bottled. These sparklers are the least costly.The transfer method is a compromise between the fast charmat process and more traditional and labor-intensive ways to make champagne, and prices are likely to fall between cheap and dear.The classic and most precise way to make sparkling wine, variously called mthode champenoise, mthode traditionelle or mthode classique, involves creating a secondary fermentation in the bottle in which the wine is sold; this fermentation creates the carbon dioxide responsible for the wines bubbles. Sparkling wines made this way tend to have finer and livelier bubbles, beads more numerous and persistent, flavors deeper and more complex and prices higher.WHYDO SOME HAVE VINTAGES AND OTHERS Avintage sparkling wine bears the date of the year in which the grapes were harvested. Sparkling-wine producers release a vintage wine only for years when the harvest yields exceptional fruit, or when theyve gone to extraordinary lengths to create an exceptionally fine representative of the genre. Most sparkling wine doesnt bear a vintage date because producers prefer to settle on a particular house style that is consistent from year to year, generally achieved by blending lots from two or more harvests.ARE SPARKLING WINES MADE IN THE U.S.?Besides California, look to the P acific Northwest, New York and, get t his, New Mexico. The French family Gruet, which h ad been making champagne in B ethon, France, since 1952, discove red the American Southwest in 1983, p lanted a high-elevation experimental v ineyard in New Mexico the next y ear, and today makes 80,000 cases of s even types of sparkling wine. At Capitol Cellars, the Gruet N onvintage New Mexico Blanc de N oirs ($18) was being poured, showi ng tasters that a lively, fine-boned s parkling wine of refreshing fruit and a cidity with a touch of lime can be m ade in the darnedest places. ALLTHESE TERMS?Blanc de blancs white of white is sparkling wine made only from green grapes, usually chardonnay.Blanc de noirs white of black is sparkling wine made with black grapes, though the finished wine could be white or have a pink tint. Ablanc de noirs generally is made only with pinot-noir or pinot-meunier grapes, or a combination of both.Sur lie, or sur lees, refers to aging the wine on its yeast. The longer the aging, the more complex and robust the wine.Natural, extra brut or brut natureis the driest of sparkling wines, customarily between bone dry and .5 percent sugar, generally perceived as dry. Brut zero is a relatively new and fashionable way to express the same dryness.Brutdenotes a sparkling wine more dry than sweet on the palate, though its residual sugar is apt to fall between .5 percent and 1.5 percent.Extra dryisnt dry at all, and will be at least slightly sweet, with residual sugar falling between 1.2 percent and 2 percent.Sec, or dry, also isnt dry, with sugars ranging from 1.7 percent to 3.5 percent, making these sparklers moderately sweet.Demi-secis quite sweet, with sugars generally falling between 3.3 percent and 5 percent.Douxis the sweetest of sparkling wines, customarily with more than 5 percent sugar.Cremantalso is sweet, customarily made in a style relatively soft compared with other sparklers.WHAT ARE THE BEST FOODS TO HAVE WITH CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE?Afew guidelines help narrow the search.The crispness, buoyancy and fruitiness of many sparkling wines make them splendid companions with spicy pan-Asian foods.The refreshingly sharp acidity of many sparklers also helps explain why they are so popular when salty and fatty appetizers are passed around at parties.Sparkling wines with at least a touch of sweetness go best with dishes also at least a little sweet.Among wine connoisseurs, opinion is divided over whether sparkling wine should be served with caviar. Almost all concur, however, that sparkling wine with popcorn rates four stars.BYMIKEDUNNEMcClatchy NewspapersMCT PHOTOS

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2 December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 News Sun SUNDAY2 :00 p.m. Epic RVs RVs with price tags over the million dollar mark that have been transformed into mo bile man-caves. 2 :00 p.m. House Hunters International From Austin, Texas to the Isle of Spice-Grenada. 2 :30 p.m. House Hunters International A woman must find a dream home in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. 3:00 p.m. House Hunters International A vacation home in Caba rete, Dominican Republic. 3:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A family searches for a second home on Alabamas Gulf Coast. 4:00 p.m. Epic Log Homes Amazing castles made from logs thousands of years old. 4:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple wants to find a home on Texas gulf coast. 4:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A family from Portland, Ore., wants to escape city life. 5:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple wants to relax on Em erald Isle, N.C. 5:30 p.m. This Old House A tour of Bay Head, N.J., revetment project; a house is torn down in Manasquan, N.J. 5:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A permanent vacation home in Ocean Park, Wash. 6:00 p.m. Ask This Old House Installing a safe room for tornado protection; testing different hurricane window protection. 6:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A newly engaged couple wants to find a home. 6:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt Blanche and Chris search for a second home in Myrtle Beach. 7:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple search for a beach house in Cape Charles, Va. 7:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A single woman wants to find a vacation home. 8:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt Alan and Jodi seek a forever home in the Hamptons. 8:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple seeks a beach home in Galveston, Texas. 9:00 p.m. Hawaii Life A mother wants to find a home in the town of Makakilo. 9:30 p.m. Hawaii Life Boston newlyweds want to raise their family on Oahu. 10:00 p.m. Island Hunters Wisconsin natives want to find a private island escape.MONDAY3:00 p.m. Love It or List It, Too A chaotic house needs more room for a family of five. 4:00 p.m. Love It or List It, Too A home in need of renovation. 5:00 p.m. Love It or List It, Too Deciding between a family home or a stylish new place. 6:00 p.m. Love It or List It, Too A tiny, tired old house needs an update. 7:00 p.m. Love It or List It Dueling sisters want more privacy. 8:00 p.m. Love It or List It A family business and an active family needs more space. 9:00 p.m. Love It or List It Mary-Jo and Glen are at odds over their 1930s farm house. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters Seattle natives want to find a house with character.TUE S DAY2 :30 p.m. House Hunters International A couple must agree about a home in Bruges, Belgium. 3:00 p.m. House Hunters International A family must decide be tween homes in La Baule, France. 3:30 p.m. House Hunters International A family needs to double its living space in a to London. 4:00 p.m. House Hunters International A couple searches for a vacation home in Oliva, Spain. 4:30 p.m. House Hunters International The wife of a fitness coach feels unsettled by frequent moves. 5:00 p.m. House Hunters International A couple makes an impul sive decision to relocate to Dublin. 5:30 p.m. House Hunters International A couple prepares to relocate to Reykjavik, Iceland. 6:00 p.m. House Hunters International A woman is accepted into a veterinarian school. 6:30 p.m. House Hunters International Rental properties on the Island of St. Maarten. 7:00 p.m. House Hunters International The family searches for a home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 7:30 p.m. House Hunters International An American family relo cates to Puerto Cayo. 8:00 p.m. House Hunters Native New Yorkers search for a home in Westchester County. 8:30 p.m. House Hunters Finding a vacation home in Charleston, S.C. 9:00 p.m. House Hunters A couple looks for a home in suburban Atlanta. 9:30 p.m. House Hunters A couple wants to leave their small apartment. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters A couple searches the Kansas City suburbs for a home.WEDNE S DAY2 :30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt High school sweethearts search for a vacation home. 3:00 p.m. Caribbean Life A couple wants to move away from their St. Croix apartment. 3:30 p.m. Caribbean Life A couple want to buy a home together in St. Croix. 4:00 p.m. Amazing Water Homes Homes with creative, inge nious water features. 6:00 p.m. Hawaii Life An active family wants to find a house on Hawaii. 6:30 p.m. Hawaii Life A family from Oregon wants to move to Hawaii. 8:00 p.m. HGTV Dream Home 2 014 Exploring the 2014 dream home near Lake Tahoe, Calif. 9:00 p.m. This Old House Three projects conclude on the Jersey Shore; garage doors. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters Dog lovers need to find a Florida log cabin. THUR S DAY2 :30 p.m. Flip or Flop A couple buys a property at an auction to flip it. 3:00 p.m. Flip or Flop A couple learns the house they want has been vandalized. 3:30 p.m. Flip or Flop Tarek and Christina use their life savings to buy a house. 4:00 p.m. Flip or Flop A couples recent flip purchase is a money pit. 4:30 p.m. Flip or Flop A fore closed 1920s Spanish-style house in Santa Ana, Calif. 5:00 p.m. HGTV Dream Home 2 014 Exploring the 2014 dream home near Lake Tahoe, Calif. 6:00 p.m. Rehab Addict Nicole begins the arduous task of reclaiming the woodwork. 6:30 p.m. Rehab Addict The dark entryway gets a bright make over. 7:00 p.m. Treehouse Masters An engaged couple wants a tree house to use for their wedding and honeymoon. 7:00 p.m. Rehab Addict Nicole tackles the bedrooms and bath on the second floor. 7:30 p.m. Rehab Addict Figuring out a functional layout for a cramped kitchen. 8:00 p.m. Treehouse Masters Pete transforms a cedar tree into an uplifting retreat for a writer in Rhine beck, N.Y. 8:00 p.m. Salvage Dawgs The crew tackles an entire city block of Victorian houses. 8:30 p.m. Salvage Dawgs Mike builds a four-post bed from wood sal vaged from a cabin at Smith Moun tain Lake. 9:00 p.m. Treehouse Masters Pete constructs an over-the-top spa treehouse on a Texas entrepreneurs ranch retreat. 9:00 p.m. Rehab Addict A previously condemned home from the late 1880s. 9:30 p.m. Rehab Addict Nicole gets creative by repurposing items for the kitchen. 10:00 p.m. Treehouse Masters Pete designs a treehouse with a bar becue patio, a living room and other fun surprises. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters A man wants to find a new build in Michigan.FRIDAY3:00 p.m. Income Property A woman wants to buy her first income property. 4:00 p.m. Income Property Marissa and Bryan need Scotts help to find a home with an income suite. 5:00 p.m. Income Property An urban house with a basement apart ment. 6:00 p.m. House Hunters International A woman wants to find a home on Bequia for her family. Kim of Queens, Lifetime s latest reality show featuring girls in tiaras and mothers in snits, premieres We dnesday, Ja n. 1. The sho w, which will then mo ve to Tuesdays following Dance Mo ms, focuses on Kim Gravel, a pageant coach who, with her mom, Jo, and sister Allisyn, works with young beauty contestants. In the pilot, Gravel sees a diamond in the rough in Addison, a sweet rural girl who likes shooting and clogging. Gravel gives her some finesse, along with pageant hair and makeup. Addison and her mom are pleased. The other girls all but shoot her daggers, and that s kind compared to how their mothers react. I hope it is a lighthearted family show that also has a bit of This is something they can apply to their own lives, Gravel says. I am so into seeing people gr ow Far too many youth are entitled, with parents doing too much for them, she says. Gravel hopes to show girls how pageants can help them. The message is: You are your own competition, she says of her no-nonsense approach. Y ou are as good as you want to be. Quit comparing. Women are the worst at comparing themselves. At 19, Gravel was Miss Georgia. It changed my world, she says. I was able to go ov erseas and be a goodwill ambassador to Japan. Pa geants, she says, get a bad rap. Bu t if y ou know what you are doing and keep the main thing, (and) the main thing is personal growth. Ti ps for competing: Re ad a book. Become wellversed. I am shocked at how many of these girls come to me and are not knowledgeable about what is going in the world, she says. Exfoliate. Take care of your body and your skin. It is not what you spend on makeup. It s how y ou put it on. Learn the tips on how to put on makeup.BY JACQUELINE CUTLER Kim GravelGirls in tiaras, moms in snits on Kim of Queens' 6:30 p.m. House Hunters International A Williamsburg couple is relocating to London. 7:00 p.m. House Hunters International A family prepares to relo cate to St. Lucia. 7:30 p.m. House Hunters International After eloping, a couple searches for a home in Melbourne. 8:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple seeks a beach home in Galveston, Texas. 8:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple search for a beach house in Cape Charles, Va. 9:00 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A couple wants to find a home on Texas gulf coast. 9:30 p.m. Beachfront Bargain Hunt A single woman wants to find a vacation home. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters Newlyweds must compromise in the search for a house.SAT URDAY2 :00 p.m. P. Allen Smith Garden Style Decorating a table with toma toes and grape vines. 2 :00 p.m. Love It or List It Desmond wants more space. 3:00 p.m. Love It or List It Matt and Kellys aging row house and eroding foundations. 4:00 p.m. Love It or List It Roxy and Dees relationship; Hilary and David work. 5:00 p.m. Love It or List It Joe is looking for a new house after living in a condo. 6:00 p.m. House Hunters A couple searches for a home in East Lansing, Mich. 6:30 p.m. House Hunters International American newlyweds look forward to a move to Cartaya, Spain. 7:00 p.m. House Hunters A couple loves their Chicago condo but wants a larger home. 7:30 p.m. House Hunters International A couple wants to leave the New York hustle. 8:00 p.m. Love It or List It Oliver buys a home that needs fixing. 9:00 p.m. Love It or List It, Too A 100 year old renovated home. 10:00 p.m. House Hunters Entrepreneurs want a house in an exclusive neighborhood.

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News Sun December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 3 The Casting Room, www koldcast.tv/show/casting-room Created to enlighten and entertain actors and other people working in the film and TV industries, this behind-the-scenes look at the real-life experiences of one of Canadas most experienced casting directors has become popular with people outside entertainment. Ever wondered how that actor got that job? Heres your opportunity to find out. BY KATE O'HARE Tailgate32, www.koldcast.tv/ show/tailgate32 Now that the NFL season is charging toward the playoffs, and college football is in the midst of bowl-game mania, the tailgate season is kicking into high gear But in this series, brothers John and Mike T rupiano take it to a whole new level, traveling 25,000 miles to 32 stadiums on a cross-country odyssey in a 42-foot RV DINKS, blip.tv/dinks/dinks-theaccountant-6640459 DINKS stands for double-income-no-kids, those folks with extra money, extra time and no meddlesome offspring to force them to settle down and grow up. In the first episode, Bridget and Ryan (Kincaid W alker Matt Stauter) visit their accountant. The Bitter End, thebitterend.tv This comedy (which you might not want to watch at work) is about estranged 20-something brothers thrust back into each others lives. Bernard (Daniel Beirne) is trying to be a writer while also in a relationship; Les (Brent Skagford) is just out of drug rehab and has moved in with his brother. Although the concept was born out of a live improv show, the series version is entirely scripted. With V anessa Matsui. 2 x 2 ad jen brown BY RY AN CLOUSEForza Motorsport 5Xbox One/$59.99/Available Now Since the release of the arcade hit Pole Position back in 1982, racing games have managed to steadily evolve over time, with each new title offering new features that contributed to the realism and immersion of the sport. Sadly, game consoles can only do so much, leaving a bit of the experience to the imagination. Now, with the next generation finally here, Microsoft Studios and Turn 10 are looking to redesign their latest Forza title from the ground up, bringing the racers of the world their most realistic experience to date. Much like every other nextgen title, Forza Motorsport 5 starts its upgrades with the power of presentation. A brand-new graphics engine was designed exclusively for the Xbox One, creating picture-perfect representations of every material on every surface. The leather, rubber and roads all look like their true-life counterparts, making the racing experience more like a movie and less like a cartoon. Each car has also been lovingly re-created both inside and out, including the 2009 Mini John Cooper Works and the 2013 LaFerrari. The AI has been given an upgrade as well, thanks to the Drivatar system, which creates a clone of each player based on his driving habits and places them in the cloud for future use. These virtual drivers can then be placed into races, so you can compete against AI versions of your friends or even yourself in the various modes of play. If digital drivers arent your thing, you can still take on real racers in online multiplayer matches. While games of the past suffered from the burden of poor matchmaking, Forza Motorsport 5 is equipped with Smart Match, creating a fast and fair online experience with gamers of similar skill and style. In order to add a bit more flair to the game, Forza Motorsport 5 has teamed up with the hit BBC television show Top Gear. Now you can take on a virtual version of the Stig in various challenges or even take a lap or two on the Top Gear test track. If thats not enough, show hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will be offering their thoughts throughout the races as well. Aside from the standard physics and graphic enhancements, racing games seldom offer anything new that would have fans of the genre lining up at the store. Thankfully, Microsoft is ready to unleash some clever AI alternatives and entertaining game modes with Forza Motorsport 5, making it one of the racing games to watch for the next-gen consoles.Forza Motorsport 5

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4 December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 News Sun Don t ask me why One of Billy J oel s own lyrics might answer anyone baffled that he hasn t been recognized by the Kennedy Center H onors until no w As the 40th-anniversary year of his seminal album P iano M an draws to a close, the singer-songwriter of numerous hits is among those saluted for his contributions to the performing arts as CBS airs the 36th annual specia l S unday Dec. 29. I was surprised, six-time Grammy winner and Rock and Ro l l Hall of Fame inductee Joel recalls. I honestly, really thought there were a lot of people who were deserving befor e I was going to get this ... jazz musicians, classical musicians, just other people. I v e had so much fun, it s like Im getting an award for doing something I lo v e. W hich is an award in itself Ta p ed Dec. 8 in Wa s hington, D.C., the Glenn Close-hosted event sees four other entertainment legends also feted b y friends, colleagues and admirers including P r esident and Mrs. Obama: Oscar and Emmy winner Shirley MacLaine; two more music icons, Herbie Hancock and Carlos Santana; and opera great Martina Arr oyo. I t s a really good lineup Joel says. Im still kind of W o w! because I admire all those people. Im happy I don t have to speak at this; Id just be, H omina-homina-homina, like Jackie Gleason. Jo e l performed when sometimes tour mate Elton John was a Kennedy Center Honors recipient in 2004. T ony Bennett, Gar th B r ooks and Don Henley are among those appearing for Jo e l, who is aware of how such occasions work in television terms. I know they like to get that same face when people win or lose the Oscar he says. And I had to get new clothes; I don t have clothes for this kind of thing. Ne ver theless, the artist who has given untold numbers of listeners classic tunes from S he s Always a Wo m an, Just the Wa y Y ou Are and An Innocent M an to I t s Still Rock and Ro l l to M e, T ell Her About I t and Only the Good D ie Yo ung has deep respect for what the Kennedy Center H onors r epresent. I guess it s our version of knighthood, he says. It would be kind of cool if you could kneel before the president and get tapped on the shoulder with a sword and receive a helmet and a banner. I t s fine, though. Kennedy Center fetes five BY JAY BOBBIN What is it that you like about playing larger-than-life characters, as with your alter ego Maddie on Kirstie?I love Auntie Mame, and I love All About Eve. I could go on and on about t he m ovies and the characters I love. I wanted to play that, and its funny because in real life, Im sort of the godmother to everybodys kids. And I think, Why did they choose me? Im eccentric, and Im not cozy with kids. Im like, All right, what do you want for lunch? Or, Why would you do something like that? With the characters I liked when I looked at films growing up, the women were powerful and sort of crazy .Since you play a stage star in Kirstie, what are your own thoughts about working on or going to Broadway?My idea of the theater is like the way weve created it in the show, where everyones rich and out every night and having dinner at Sardis. I like the romance and the drama of it ... but frankly, when I go to the theater when Im in New Y ork, Id j ust like to give a note to people: Do not wear flip-flops or shorts or I Love NY T -shirts! I get that youre buying the ticket, so you have the right to do that, but I think that people need more reverence and respect for the theater. It can be an opportunity for people to do something that they wouldnt do otherwise, which is to get really dressed up, to have a nice dinner and go to the theater. I love the tradition o f it. BY JAY BOBBINKIRSTIE ALLEY OF KIRSTIE ON TV LAND

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News Sun December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 5 ANTHOLOGYSUNDA Y11:00 a.m. Sports Stars of Tomorrow Profiles of the top rookie, college and high-school talent in sports; current ath letes share their experiences, advice and personal impres sions of the road to stardom. 10:30 p.m. Whacked Out SportsSAT URDA Y 9:00 a.m. Sports Stars of Tomorrow Profiles of the top rookie, college and high-school talent in sports; current ath letes share their experiences, advice and personal impres sions of the road to stardom. 9:30 a.m. Sports Stars of Tomorrow Profiles of the top rookie, college and high-school talent in sports; current ath letes share their experiences, advice and personal impres sions of the road to stardom. 11:00 a.m. Seminole Sports Magazine Recruiting. (HD) 4:00 p.m. ESPN Sports Saturday (HD)AUTO RACINGSUNDA Y 3:30 p.m. RacelineWEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. 3 Wide Life The top NASCAR teams and driv ers. (HD)THURSDAY 3:30 p.m. 3 Wide Life The top NASCAR teams and driv ers. (HD)SAT URDA Y 1:00 p.m. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Challenge Cup. From Lake Elsinore, Calif. (HD) 9:30 p.m. 3 Wide Life The top NASCAR teams and driv ers. (HD) 11:30 p.m. 3 Wide Life The top NASCAR teams and driv ers.BASKETBALLSUNDA Y12 :00 p.m. Florida Basketball With Billy Donovan (HD) 1:00 p.m. College Basketball Samford at Marquette. (HD) 3:00 p.m. College Basketball Savannah State at Florida. (HD) 5:00 p.m. Womens College Basketball Cincinnati at Connecticut. (HD)MONDAY 9:30 a.m. College Basketball Texas Southern at Texas Christian. (HD) 7:00 p.m. College Basketball Virginia at Tennessee. (HD) 8:00 p.m. College Basketball Louisiana Tech at Oklahoma. (HD)TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Heat Live! (HD) 9:30 a.m. College Basketball Charleston Southern at Florida State. (HD) 12 :00 p.m. College Basketball Savannah State at Florida. (HD) 1:00 p.m. College Basketball Ohio State at Purdue. (HD) 2 :00 p.m. Inside the HEAT (HD) 3:00 p.m. College Basketball Indiana at Illinois. (HD) College Basketball George Washington at Kansas State. (HD) 5:00 p.m. College Basketball Louisville at Central Florida. (HD) 7:00 p.m. College Basketball Memphis at South Florida. (HD) 9:00 p.m. College Basketball Connecticut at Hous ton. (HD)WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Inside the Heat (HD) 12 :00 p.m. College Basketball DePaul at Georgetown. (HD)THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. College Basketball Wisconsin at North western. Womens College Basketball Mississippi State at Florida. (HD) 9:00 p.m. College Basketball St. Marys at Gon zaga. 11:00 p.m. Inside the HEAT (HD) 11:30 p.m. Inside the Heat (HD)FRIDAY12 :30 p.m. Womens College Basketball Mississippi State at Florida. (HD) 2 :30 p.m. Inside the Heat (HD) Lynch in Beast Mode for Super Bowl runIf the S eattle S eahawks make it to M etLife S tadium t o play in S uper Bowl XLVIII in F ebruary as many expect, they can point to one play by its beastly running back that marked a turning point in the team s fortunes. That came in an NFC wild card contest in J anuar y 2011, when the S eahawks Ma rshawn L ynch r efused to go down while breaking eight tackles on his way to a 67-yard touchdown run that cemented the 7-9 S eahawks 41-36 upset of the defending champion Ne w Orleans S aints. Ne arly three y ears later, that play by the man known as Beast M ode has gone a long way toward giving the S eahawks their identity: a tough, determined football team that doesn t quit until it r eaches its goal. And in sporting one of the NFL s best r ecords, it s a fair bet that S eattle has its eyes trained firmly on the ultimate prize. Ly nch has been a big part of that. As of W eek 15, he was fifth in the NFL in rushing with 1,042 yards on 244 carries (a 4.3 yards-per-carry average) and 10 touchdowns while catching another 27 passes for 234 yards and two scores. MVP talk has emanated from all corners of the NFL, including the S eattle locker r oom, where quarterback R ussell Wilson tabbed L ynch as a prime candidate. Ly nch and the S eahawks close out the 2013-14 regular season S unday, Dec. 29, against the division rival S t. Louis Rams in a regional game airing on Fo x.FULL NAME: Marshawn T errell L ynch BIRTHPLACE: Oakland, Calif. BIRTH DATE: April 22, 1986 HEIGHT/WEIGHT : 5 feet 11 inches/215 pounds ROAD TO STARDOM: Attended Oakland T echnical HS, where he played running back, defensive back, wide receiver, quarterback and linebacker and rushed for 1,722 yards in just eight games in 2003 ... a twoyear starter at UC-Berkeley, where he rushed for 3,230 yards in three seasons ... MVP of the 2005 Las V egas Bowl ... an All-American and Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Y ear in 2006 ... forwent his senior year to enter the 2007 NFL Draft, in which he was selected in the first round (12th overall) by the Buffalo Bills CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in five of seven NFL seasons ... a three-time Pro Bowl player and 2012 All-Pro ... traded to the Seahawks in 2010 for two draft picks PERSONAL: Majored in social welfare in college BY GEORGE DICKIE SAT URDA Y12 :00 p.m. College Basketball Pittsburgh at North Carolina State. College Basketball Cincinnati at Memphis. (HD) 2 :00 p.m. College Basketball Michigan State at Indi ana. (HD) College Basketball Miami at Syracuse. College Basketball Butler at Xavier. (HD) 4:00 p.m. College Basketball Duke at Notre Dame. (HD) 4:30 p.m. ACC Basketball Tip-Off Show Preview of the 2011-2012 season; interviews with players and coaches. 5:00 p.m. College Basketball Virginia at Florida State. (HD) 6:30 p.m. College Basketball Savannah State at Baylor. (HD) 7:00 p.m. High School Basketball Prime Prep (Texas) vs. Whitney Y oung (Ill.). From Wheeling, W.Va. 7:30 p.m. Bulls Eye (HD) 8:00 p.m. NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at Chi cago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (HD) 10:00 p.m. Inside the Heat (HD) 10:30 p.m. Inside the HEAT (HD)BOATINGSUNDA Y 5:30 p.m. Florida Sportsman Best Boat (HD) 6:00 p.m. Ship Shape TV ClassicsMONDAY 5:30 p.m. Florida Sportsman Best Boat (HD) 6:00 p.m. Ship Shape TV Classics 11:30 p.m. Seamaster Sailing (HD)WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m. P1 Powerboat Series FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. Ship Shape TV Classics (HD)BOXINGMONDAY 6:30 p.m. The Fight Game With Jim Lampley The yearin-review report; significant boxing events. (HD)THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. The Fight Game With Jim Lampley The yearin-review report; significant boxing events. (HD) 10:30 a.m. Fight Sports: KNOCKOU TS! Airing for over a decade, featuring fighters such as Roy Jones, Riddick Bowe and George Foreman. 7:30 p.m. The Fight Game With Jim Lampley The yearin-review report; significant boxing events. (HD)

8 December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 News Sun The Moms Mabley film was y our directorial debut. What was the experience like?Its a documentar y. I didnt direct people what to say. The ride is mine.Do you want to do more documentaries?Ken Burns does the greatest documentaries, and does the 10-par t documentaries, and the way he wants to do it. I would like to do a 10-part series starting with black entertainment from the end of the 1800s through till now. And do another 10-part (series) on the histor y of black people in sports, and talk about Wilma Rudolph and Willie Mays and all of the guys, the Globetrotters and the black golfers and Arthur Ashe.Y ou wound up raising money online and then took some criticism for it. What was that about?I did some of t he m oney through Kickstarter. I ran out of money because it is some expensive s... There are people who work for me in L.A. and here (New Yo rk). I never married well, but often. There is no money to fall back on, so when it ran out, the only thing to do is Kickstarter. And I love Kickstarter and giving money to Kickstarter, and I hoped people would feel the same about me. There were a couple of nasty letters to me. I am sorry do you know my financial life? Do you think I would open myself to this kind of bulls... if I didnt need the help? And you are just assuming that everyone who is an actor is a billionaire. BY JACQUELINE CUTLERWHOOPI GOLDBERG OF THE VIEW ON ABC BEST NEW 2013 CHARACTERSMartha Levinson (Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, PBS):Oscar winner MacLaine as the decidedly not-shy mother of Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern) ... how could this not be a match made in TV heaven? And shes back in the upcoming Season 4. Joe Carroll (James Purefoy, The Following, Fox) Ever wanted to know what pure evil looks like? Look no further t h an this crafty serial killer Elizabeth Jennings/Nadezhda (Keri Russell, The Americans, FX) Forget what you thought you knew about the actress who was Felicity. She now plays a KGB agent posing as an s American wife with fierce commitment. Norma Bates (Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel, A&E Network) For those w ho may wonder where Psychoto-be Norman Bates got his mother complex, the typically excellent Farmiga has done a great job depicting the woman responsible for it. Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen, Hannibal, NBC) Its no small feat for an actor to breathe new l i fe into the character so defined by Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, and Mikkelsen has done that superbly Sarah Manning, plus ... (Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black, BBC America) If ever an actress couldnt complain about being typecast, Maslany is the one, given her leeway and her excellence in playing multiple clones. Chloe Price (Priscilla Faia, Rookie Blue, ABC) T he appealing exuberance Faia brought to the rookie cop made it all the more unsettling when Chloe fell victim to a police-targeting shooter Ray Donovan (Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan, Showtime) As a fixer who has problems with his father (Jon V oight) and the law, Schreiber has found the sort of part that draws film actors to series TV Raymond Red Reddington (James Spader, The Blacklist, NBC) Both hero and villain, this former fugitive is clearly one of this years most challenging new characters ... and an ideal match for Spaders sly talent. The Mother (Cristin Milioti, How I Met Y our Mother, CBS) W ell, its about time w e met her, especially since the sitcom is in its final season. And charming Once Broadway alum Milioti has made the wait worth it. Shirley MacLaine BY JAY BOBBIN Priscilla Faia James Purefoy The year now ending marks another 12-month period of losing talents who have given television viewers entertainment or information ... and some of those passings, even more sadly, came as major and untimely shocks. James Gandolfini: H e projected so much older as mobster To ny Soprano, many were surprised to learn the three-time Emmy winner only was in his 30s and 40s when he played the part. Jean Stapleton: F orever TV s top dingbat, the All in the Family actress earned three Emmys as lovably daffy Edith Bunker. Cory Mo nteith: As Finn Hudson on Glee, the Canadian-born performer touched fans of all ages both in life and afterward. Annette Funicello: S he would continue to gr ow up in the public eye in the Beach Pa rt y movies, but many fans got their first taste of this charmer as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club Jonathan Winters: The improvisation genius who inspired his later Mork & Mindy co-star Robin Williams was one of the first recipients of the Ma rk T wain Prize for American Humor. Ma rcia Wallace: B eloved by fans of The Bob Ne whart Show as receptionist Carol Kester, the comedic actress won a new generation of fans as the voice of Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons. Bonnie Franklin: The stage veteran was quite symbolic on the home screen, portraying a single mother s challenges on the sitcom One Day at a Time. Dennis Farina: The former Chicago cop brought his great sense of style to Law & Orde r, but earlier, it also informed the shows Crime Stor y and Buddy Fa ro Conrad Bain: Another theater alum, this actor had dual series successes as Arthur on Maude and the benevolent Mr. Dr ummond on Diff r ent St rokes. Ro ger Ebert: T ogether with on-screen partner Gene Siskel, the veteran critic did much to popularize movie reviewing on TV. Pat Summerall: The NFL veteran became one of television s p remier sportscasters ... and pitchmen, thanks to his hardware store ads.BY JAY BOBBIN Gone but not forgotten 2013: Gandolfini, Monteith and more

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SUNDA YHigh School Musical10:30 a.m. on Its all about the music in this de scriptively titled movie. Directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega (Newsies), it stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens as two radically different teens who decide to challenge their innate personalities and act in a play. Once together on stage, feelings start to develop. However, their friends will have none of that. Corbin Bleu, Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel also star. Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild8 p.m. on Stuart continues on in this 2005 direct-to-video sequel which wraps up a triple feature of the Stuart Little movies but in this case, hes not CGI. Good oldfashioned animation tells the tale of the little mouse who wants to join the Lake Scouts. But can a city mouse make it in the forest? Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie return from the first two movies to provide voices. MONDAYOpen Season 311 a.m. on The animated animals are at it again in this 2010 made-for-video sequel, as bear Boog goes off on his own and makes a Prince and the Pauper-style switch with a circus animal he resembles. Trouble arises when the troupe aims to return to Russia, with Boog unable to get away ... so its up to his friends to spring him in time. The voice cast includes Steve Schirippa (The Sopranos) and Crispin Glover. TUESDAYThe Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!8:30 a.m. on 7 p.m. on In Night Lights, Nick, Sally and the Cat are putting on a shadow puppet show when their flashlight stops working. They shrink down and visit some fireflies, who dem onstrate how they communicate with light and provide illumination for the puppet show. In Go Snails Go, the Cat and the kids join a pair of snails named Lewis and Clark for an expedition through the forest of Slippity-Goo, where they learn how snails use their shells. FRIDAYScooby Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur11 a.m. on While staying at a spa near the site of a paleontological dig, Shaggy and Scooby run into a ghostly dinosaur from Native American legend. Shaggy overcomes his fear with the help of The Goonies8:30 p.m. on A group of adolescent misfits undertakes a harrowing mission to recover the booty of a notorious 17th-century pirate in this 1985 childrens classic. Leader Mikey (Sean Astin) proves himself when he discovers the booby-trapped treasure in time to save their homes from demolition. Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton, Co rey Feldman, Jeff Cohen and Kerri Green also star. Jeff Cohen S C F J L G N I D R A U G A E S J E S R D M H D G D A L I M W O C O S U L N V A H U Y K I E W E M T I D U X I E A R N N E W I E R T E N W P D Y T B N T B A B U M S A R S O E N A S E J X Q A Q U H E A R T E H W I L B R M I G N C B C G M I Z L B O C R N I A O Z N Y T S X R Z M N I T R U S I E C R D L O S V N N O R N N U H L A W M M G E E L N M R Q E I K P L R D V L I E H U E D R A M A E G E A N B K T B A O T I A T I L V A N S S E O H S R E H N I W Starring Shirley MacLaine(Words in parentheses not in puzzle) (The)Apartment Being (There) Bewitched Downton (Abbey ) (The) Evening (Star) Guarding (Tess) Irma (La Douce) (Mrs.)Winterbourne Rumor (Has It ...) Some (Came Running) Steel (Magnolias) Sweet (Charity) Terms (of Endearment) (The) Turning (Point) Used (People) Zap2it News Sun December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 9 hypnosis, which backfires on him in an encounter with a biker gang. Finola Hughes (General Hospital) and Fred Willard (Everybody Loves Raymond) are in the voice cast of this new animated adven ture. SAT URDA YSpace Jam11 a.m. on Americas most beloved athlete since Muhammad Ali teams up with our favorite cartoon characters for a riotous, Roger Rabbitsmooth blend of animation and live action. When the boss of a theme park on a faraway planet sends his minions to capture the Looney Tunes gang for use as new attractions, theyll only go if the aliens beat them at basket ball. The visitors have some tricks up their sleeves, but the Looneys have a secret weapon: Michael Jordan himself.THURSDAY 1 x 7 ad cent ow casket store

24 December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 News Sun On B akery Boss, the M onday TLC series currently in its first season, B uddy V alastro tries to r escue bakeries teetering on the brink of disaster, but sometimes that means helping the ow ners in spite of themselves. I t s funny, but think about it: At the end of the day, does anybody r eally like to hear what is wrong with them? If I came into y our office and said, Y ou r e not doing this right; yo u need to do it this way after a while yo u d be thinking, I r eally want to kill this guy V alastro says. Realistically, though, I have to look at the situation as an outsider and try to figure out what is r eally going wrong. Whether y ou like me or not is irrelevant. In many cases, lack of organization r ears its head with the struggling businesses, but Va lastro says he s encountered a host of other problems as well. There was the 100-year-old bakery that just didn t w ant to change and adapt to the times, and y ou had people who had made good cupcakes for bake sales and thought they could just quit their job, take out a triple mortgage on their home and open a baker y, he says. The spectrum of problems is so wide it s not even funny. A lot of them, believe it or not, were buying a lot of baked goods from other v endors and then trying to r esell them. B asically, they were buying crap and not getting a good profit margin on it. I was like, Come on, make it here, from scratch, the old-fashioned way V alastro says he s been wanting to do a show like Baker y Boss for about three y ears, but his commitments to other shows including the hit series Cake Boss, which r eturns for a new T LC season on M onday, Dec. 30 made that impossible. Di d y ou get y et any r equests from bakeries that we re too far gone to save? Unfortunately, y eah. We had an ov erwhelming r esponse, and we found the ones that we thought we could help, but some of them w ere dealing with economic factors or were just too far gone to be savable. What can Cake Boss fans look forward to in this new season? Y ou ll be seeing the struggle of me trying to gr ow my bakeries and opening more. Y ou see us trying to make a 15-foot alligator cake with a mouth that opens. There are some fun pranks and good stuff coming up and some more news about my mom and her health. Thank G od, she s doing a little better What are y our favorite holiday decorations? The ones my children made in school. I still r emember the ve ry first ornament my daughter S ofia made, and ho w p r oud I was of it. We still put it on the tree every y ear. Are y ou making any N ew Y ear s r esolutions? I always just try to be a better person every year and Ill probably go on a diet, which will last about a week. That s about it. BY JOHN CROOK Boss Valastro tries to help the underdogBuddy Valastro SUNDAY11:00 a.m. Family Style With Chef Jeff Free-range eggs; heritage pork; a breakfast of eggs, oatmeal, bacon and sweet-potato hash. 3:30 p.m. Cooks Country From Americas Test Kitchen Peaches pork ragu, peas and tomato sauce blended together. 11:00 a.m. Lidias Kitchen Halibut baked with mushrooms in a lemon and white wine sauce; stuffed pep pers with capers. 12:00 p.m. Cook Your A... Off Chefs put a healthy twist on honey buns and pork fired rice. 1:00 p.m. Cook Your A... Off Chefs must turn grilled cheese as a healthy meal for a vegetarian with Lyme disease. 3:00 p.m. Cook Your A... Off Chefs reinvent potato skins and pasta for a couple that had gastric surgery. 4:00 p.m. Cook Your A... Off Chefs help a patient with breast cancer who has unhealthy eating habits.THURS DAY10:30 a.m. Baking With Julia Pastry chef Gail Gand makes lemon meringue pie for one; David Blom bakes cookies, tuiles and ginger snaps. 1:00 p.m. Livin La Vida With Stella & Stuart The true Miami and South Florida lifestyle.FRIDAY9:00 p.m. Livin La Vida With Stella & Stuart The true Miami and South Florida lifestyle.SAT URDAY12:00 p.m. Baking With Julia Pastry chef Mary Bergin makes a vanilla chiffon cake with chocolatelaced walnut mousse. 12:30 p.m. Martha Bakes Irish soda bread; olive and cheese loaf; Sally Lunn. 1:00 p.m. Martha Stewarts Cooking School Chicken paillard; chick en pot pie; spatchcocked chicken. 1:30 p.m. Lidias Kitchen Tomato and mint salad; filet with balsamic reduction. 2:00 p.m. Cooks Country From Americas Test Kitchen Chinesestyle glazed pork tenderloin; grill pans; rice. 2:30 p.m. The Mind of a Chef Cooking an entire pig piece by piece with Tom Adams. 3:00 p.m. The Mind of a Chef Faggots with bubble and squeak and pig parts; kidneys. Lidia Celebrates America A French-Cajun woman celebrates a Sweet 16 birthday; Greek Orthodox family celebrates a baptism. 3:30 p.m. The Mind of a Chef April Bloomfield and business part ner Ken Friedman open their first out-of-state venture. 7:30 p.m. Food Rush Recipes, cooking tips and life on the go with Ryan Scott. 1:00 a.m. Beer Geeks Anello Mol lica and Paul Graham of Central Waters Brewing Co. and cream pie; rolling pins; pie crust. 4:00 p.m. Martha Stewarts Cooking School Making a stew; beef stew; veal stew; coq au vin. 4:30 p.m. Martha Bakes Shortbread wedges; brown-butter short bread lemon bars; brown sugar pecan shortbread cookies. 4:30 a.m. Lidia Celebrates America A French-Cajun woman celebrates a Sweet 16 birthday; Greek Orthodox family celebrates a baptism.MONDAY10:30 a.m. Saras Weeknight Meals Root vegetable latkes; smoked fish chowder. 11:00 a.m. New Scandinavian Cooking Lamb dish; cooking salm on and vegetables in a geyser. TUES DAY10:30 a.m. Cooks Country From Americas Test Kitchen Peaches and cream pie; rolling pins; pie crust. 11:00 a.m. Joanne Weirs Cooking Confidence Little gems with al monds and buttermilk blue dressing; spicy spaghetti with sauteed fennel.WEDNE S DAY10:30 a.m. Ciao Italia Sicilianstyle baked pasta casserole with

28 December 29, 2013 January 4, 2014 News Sun BY JAY BOBBIN Family Viewing RatingsAS Adult situations P Profanity V Violence N Nudity GV Graphic Violence DON JON Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception) turns auteur as director, writer and star of this enjoyable and often frank romantic comedy, and he makes Scarlett Johansson every bit his equal in the acting department. They play opposites who become involved, each supposedly knowing exactly whats wanted from a relationship ... and it likely goes without saying that each is in for some big surprises, meaning a big education for the womanizing Don Jon. Julianne Moore, T ony Danza and Glenne Headly also star. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; HitRECord short subjects. (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) HELL BABY The title is literal in the case of this horror satire from Reno 911! veterans Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant. Odd things start happening to a couple (Rob Corddr y, Leslie Bibb) as soon as they move into their new home, and the pregnant wife starts to exhibit the sort of behavior that calls for an exorcist. Lennon and Garant play two such priests, and ridding the house of evil spirits wont be easy for them. Thomas Ian Black and Paul Scheer (The League) also are in on the humor. (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P GV) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) WHEN CALLS THE HEART Shown recently on Hallmark Channel, this drama based on books by Janette Oke (Love Comes Softly) is yielding a new series for that cable outlet. Though she wont be in the weekly version, Maggie Grace (Taken, Lost) plays a novice educator whos seen in flashback as her niece (Poppy Drayton) begins her own teaching career in a similar manner, starting hers at a frontier school. Lori Loughlin who will return in the series also stars along with Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Jean Smart. As director and executive producer here, Michael Landon Jr. continues his fathers goal of all-family entertainment. (Not rated) PERRY MASON MOVIE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 In one of the most successful comebacks any television show has had yet, Raymond Burr reprised the role of the Erle Stanley Gardner-created lawyer in a series of NBC movies ... which became an ongoing franchise after the first one, the aptly titled CLOSED CIRCUIT (Jan. 7) THE FOLLOWING: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (Jan. 7) RUNNER RUNNER (Jan. 7) THANKS FOR SHARING (Jan. 7) ENOUGH SAID (Jan. 14) RIDDICK (Jan. 14) WHITE HOUSE DOWN GROWN UPS 2 THE HEAT PACIFIC RIM THE HANGOVER PART III MONSTERS UNIVERSITY THE CROODS THE PURGE AFTER EARTH THIS IS THE END (COURTESY OF HOME MEDIA MAGAZINE) (UPCOMING RELEASES) Rebecca HallPerry Mason Returns, went through the ratings roof. That drama, in which Mason steps down from a judgeship to defend his longtime ally Della Street (Barbara Hale), is included in this set along with five other mysteries. (Not rated: AS, V ) MEANT TO BE Religion is a strong theme in this drama, casting Bradley Dorsey also the film s producer, director and co-writer as a young man who decides to use his suddenly commitment-free status to search for his biological mother. With gentle guidance from a hotel worker (Della Reese), he locates his mom (Erika Eleniak), who continues to feel guilt over having given him up for adoption. (Not rated: AS) RITUAL The apparent collapse of a woman s (Lisa Marie Summerscales) marriage isnt her biggest problem in this thriller made under the After Dark umbrella. She barely escapes an intended kidnapping by killing her attacker, then asks her estranged husband (Dean Cates) f or support ... leading them to a videotape showing a womans murder and setting them on the trail of the cult responsible. The films writer-director, Mickey Keating, also is in the cast. (R: AS, P V ) Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson AThe Abyss Ed Harris. An oil-rig crew must search for a sunken nuclear sub. Sat. 2 p.m. 12 a.m. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (HD) Jim Carrey. A goofy gumshoe probes the kidnap ping of the Miami dolphin. Thu. 12:45 p.m. Admission (HD) Tina Fey. A college admissions officer thinks an applicant is her son. Sat. 8 p.m. 11 p.m. Afterschool (HD) Ezra Miller. A disaffected teen films the accidental deaths of two classmates. Thu. 2 a.m. Alice in Wonderland (HD) Johnny Depp. Live action/animated. Alice, now a teen, re turns to Underland. Wed. 6 p.m. All I Want for Christmas Ethan Randall. A girl asks a store Santa to reunite her estranged parents. Sat. 4 p.m. All-Star Superman (HD) Voices of James Denton. Animated. A rescue mission to the sun exposes Superman to radiation. Fri. 6:45 a.m. Almighty Thor Cody Deal. The young hero, Thor, protects the Earth. Fri. 3 a.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (HD) Voices of Jason Lee. Live action/ani mated. Alvin and company are marooned on a not-so-deserted island. Sun. 6 a.m. American History X (HD) Edward Nor ton. An ex-skinhead tries to save his brother from hates legacy. Tue. 1 a.m. American Reunion (HD) Jason Biggs. The gang from American Pie has a highschool reunion. Wed. 11:20 a.m. Another Cinderella Story (HD) Selena Go mez. A young man falls in love with a pretty dancer at a masked ball. Sun. 12 p.m. Antitrust (HD) Ryan Phillippe. Software corporation offers a position to a computer genius. Thu. 4 a.m. Argo (HD) Ben Affleck. A CIA agent poses as a producer to rescue Americans in Iran. Tue. 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Sat. 5:55 p.m. Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan Joe Estevez. Kids at a camp find that the legend of Paul Bunyan is real. Thu. 9 a.m. BBad Boys (HD) Martin Lawrence. Two Miami cops attempt to recover stolen police evidence. Mon. 9:30 a.m. 3:18 a.m. Bad News Bears Billy Bob Thornton. A former baseball player coaches misfit Little Leaguers. Sat. 1 p.m. Sat. 1 p.m. The Bank Job (HD) Jason Statham. Thieves tunnel into a bank vault in 1971 Lon don. Fri. 2:30 a.m. Batman (HD) Jack Nicholson. The Caped Crusader vows to rid Gotham City of the Joker. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. Batman Begins (HD) Christian Bale. Bruce Wayne becomes Gotham Citys Dark Knight. Sat. 5 p.m. Batman Returns (HD) Michael Keaton. The Catwoman and the Penguin join forces against Batman. Fri. 11 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Beastly Alex Pettyfer. A teen must find true love to break a curse. Sun. 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Beauty Shop (HD) Queen Latifah. A de termined hairstylist competes with her former boss. Mon. 8 p.m. Because of Winn-Dixie (HD) AnnaSophia Robb. An adopted dog changes a lonely girls life. Thu. 11 a.m. Bee Season (HD) Richard Gere. A man obsesses over his daughters talent for spelling. Tue. 12:45 p.m. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (HD) Judi Dench. British retirees move into a dilapidated hotel in India. Thu. 3 p.m. The Best Man (HD) Taye Diggs. A writer meets an old flame at his friends wedding. Sun. 3:30 a.m. The Big Lebowski (HD) Jeff Bridges. An L.A. slacker gets caught up in a wacky kid napping plot. Mon. 12 a.m. Bigfoot Danny Bonaduce. Two rivals try to capture the legendary creature. Thu. 5 p.m. Billy Elliot (HD) Julie Walters. A British miners son takes dancing lessons in secret. Sun. 7:30 a.m. Billy Madison (HD) Adam Sandler. A hotel magnates adult son goes back to grade school. Sat. 10 p.m. Blindsided (HD) Michelle Monaghan. A killer terrorizes a blind woman in her New York penthouse. Sat. 8 p.m. 12:02 a.m. Blue Chips Nick Nolte. A basketball coach recruits expensive players. Sat. 1:05 a.m. The Bourne Legacy 2 (HD) Jeremy Renner. Jason Bournes actions have conse quences for a new agent. Wed. 10:30 a.m. Breaking Point (HD) Tom Berenger. A oncelauded attorney tackles a high-profile murder case. Tue. 4:25 a.m. Bring It On Again (HD) Anne JudsonYager. College cheerleaders compete against the varsity team. Wed. 11 a.m. 1 a.m. Bring It On: All or Nothing (HD) Hayden Panettiere. A teen must win over the head cheerleader to make the squad. Sun. 10 a.m. Wed. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish (HD) Christina Milian. A teen clashes with a cheer leading captain at her new school. Wed. 3 p.m. 11 p.m. Bring It On: In It to Win It (HD) Ashley Benson. A high-school senior falls for a rival cheerleader. Wed. 5 p.m. Broken City (HD) Mark Wahlberg. An ex-cop goes to war against New Yorks corrupt mayor. Sun. 1:40 a.m. Thu. 8:30 p.m. 4:20 a.m. Brown Sugar (HD) Taye Diggs. Childhood friends wont admit they love each other. Mon. 4 p.m. Tue. 10 a.m. The Bucket List (HD) Jack Nicholson. Dying men make a list of things to do before they expire. Fri. 11 a.m. Bugsy Malone Scott Baio. A spoof of Roaring s musicals and gangster pictures. Sun. 1 p.m. Burn After Reading (HD) George Cloo ney. The memoirs of an ex-CIA official fall into the wrong hands. Mon. 2 a.m. CCabin Boy (HD) Chris Elliott. Hawaiibound snob boards fishing boat. Thu. 9 a.m. Sat. 4:30 a.m. The Campaign (HD) Will Ferrell. Rival candidates sling mud galore as Election Day closes in. Fri. 6:50 p.m.

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2 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 LAMPE & KEIFFER; 5.104"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034544 Welcome Back is a publication of the 2227 U.S. 27 South Sebring, FL33870 (863) 385-6155 www.newssun.com Publisher/ Executive Editor:Romona Washington The News-Sun is a member of Northern visitors, winter guests, Snowbirds ... whatever term you want to use ... this special section is meant just for you. Some of you may have been back here enjoying another warm winter for a while now. Others may have just recently made the journey south (although with the weather news that has been filtering down here the past few months, us Southerners cant imagine why you werent here long ago). Regardless, Welcome Back is your section. We realize that, even with the Internet, its sometimes hard to keep track of everything thats going on in both of the places you call home. So we provide you with this special publication as a way to help you catch up on what you missed. You may have noticed when you came back down, for example, that theres a whole lot more water in the lakes than there was when you left. Thats because while you were back up north, us locals were wearing out our umbrellas during an exceptionally rainy summer that helped ease some of the low water levels caused by years of drought. You may have also noticed as you drove down U.S. 27 that the Camper Corral showroom was gone. Thats because during one of those many thunderstorms in August, it burned to the ground in one of the biggest fires the county has seen in years. When shopping in downtown Sebring, you may have seen that theres the new Circle Theatre, which opened in July in a building that was built in 1923 as a movie theater. But a lot of the things that happened didnt leave as visible of a mark. Like former county commissioner Jeff Carlson being acquitted of manslaughter in the boat accident that killed his wife, or South Florida State College getting a new president. The stories that follow in this special section are by no means a comprehensive listing of all the things that happened while you were away. This publication just brings you some of the stories that got people talking during your absence. So sit back, enjoy another one of our 70degree December days and do a little catching up. And welcome back. Welcome back, old friends CALADIUM ARTS & CRAFTS CO-OP; 5.104"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034689

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 3 FRONT PORCH; 5.104"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034606 By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY SEBRING News for drought-parched Central Florida is good. Lakes are gaining ground. Some docks that were high and dry at the beginning of the year now have water lapping their edges. A few are underwater. There has been a tremendous amount of rain, said county lakes manager Clell Ford. We've actually seen at least 150 percent of normal rainfall. Ford said Lake Jackson has risen 1 foot and Lake Placid about 2 feet. Lake Istokpoga is right where it should be. According to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the historic rainfall average from January to July in Highlands County is 21.89 inches. During the same time this year, there have been 21.67 inches. This is good, Ford said, but we can take more. Granville Kinsman, spokesman for the SWFWMD, expressed the same optimism. We've had a really, really good response, Kinsman said. After 15 years of drought, we're looking good. The aquifers are stable and rivers above normal. Lake levels are the last thing to improve, and they are responding too including Lake Jackson. One sign of the improvement is the culvert connecting Lake Sebring and Lake Jackson. Dry at the beginning of the year, water now flows with a strong current. Kinsman explained decisions to move water through the system are made by SWFWMD's structure operations section, using guidelines set by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rainy summer fills lakes,causes flooding Despite tremendous amount of rain,total still below average Published July 31 Some docks that were sitting high and dry at the start of 2013 ended up with the opposite problem by the midpoint of the summer,being nearly unusable because of too much water. Rod Lewis/News-Sun When more heavy rains caused flood water to advance to within a half inch of a home on Washington Boulevard,pictured here in a photo that ran on July 24,a team of neighbors,friends and volunteer firemen moved in and saved the house from major damage.If it wasnt for those four kids,the water would have been in the house,homeowner Lorraine Russell said.Wilson, Jerian Watts,Colton Sumrell and Jayme Watts started placing sandbags around the house Sunday and worked through the night into Monday morning.The battle was won and the house was saved.The county moved pumps into the area to help alleviate the flooding.It took a while, due to the topography of the area,but the water eventually receded thanks to the pumps and natural draining. Area around Lake Istokpoga hit by flooding

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 5 POSITIVE MEDICAL TRANSPORT; 10.375"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034605 By BARRY FOSTER SEBRING Sitting as the Board of Supervisors for the West Sebring Fire District, Highlands County commissioners Tuesday inked an agreement between the West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department and the Sun N Lake Improvement District to provide fire service to the district. Highlands County Emergency Operations Director Tim Eures told commissioners he had met several times over the past three years in regard to the mutual aid agreement providing fire protection services there. We wanted to make certain first and foremost that the citizens will have a consistent level of service for their area, Eures said. He said the agreement mirrored a similar accord cobbled together several years back with the assistance of now-commission chairman Jack Richie for fire coverage at Sun N Lake of Lake Placid. Earlier this year, the board of Sun N Lake of Sebring Improvement District voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the West Sebring entities to take over fire protection. Reportedly, the plan is to expand the West Sebring District in the coming fiscal year to include the Sun N Lake Improvement District. The districts volunteer fire station was closed July 12, and West Sebring VFD, which before provided after-hours mutual aid coverage, has been handling the districts calls full time since then. The business model that we had did not work, said SNL Improvement District General Manager Michael Wright. We had employees of other departments that would work eight hours a day for us and then act as volunteers after 4:30 in the afternoon Wright said the problem was the getting calls answered by the districts firefighters after hours. We found 40 percent of the calls after hours were not answered, he said. He told commissioners that in one year there were 100 mutual aid calls that went unanswered. That, he said, was what caused the district to seek other alternatives. As part of the plan, the improvement district will provide a satellite location inside Sun N Lake for units there. I have asked that they (Sun N Lake) provide a station location, Eures said. That would be both for travel times and for insurance considerations. Commissioner Ron Handley asked if they also might consider in time cohabiting with an Emergency Medical Services unit. Eures responded that would be possible, but would require a substantial commitment from Sun N Lake. Wright said due to the fact that most of the calls there were for EMS units, the district had set aside $100,000 for just such a project and that Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center has made an offer to provide land for a joint-use building. The former Sun N Lake firefighting vehicles currently are in storage. Two remain at the improvement districts complex, with a third at the West Sebring fire station so volunteers may become familiar with the apparatus. County approves Sun N Lake fire coverage changes The districts volunteer fire station was closed July 12, and West Sebring VFD,which before provided after-hours mutual aid coverage,has been handling the districts calls full time since then Published Aug. 21

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6 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR AVON PARK Kevin Cheatwood, owner of KCs Carpet Care, stood in awe, looking at what was left of where he had just finished a days worth of work the day before. I was just here yesterday morning, Cheatwood said as he stood near where the Camper Corral showroom had once been. I got here at 7:30 yesterday and took out about 500 gallons of water. They had a supply line burst and I came in and ripped up the carpet, took it out and put in fans to dry everything out. I was supposed to come in this morning and lay down new carpet. Its unfortunate; this is a good family business. A fire, sparked by a severe lightning storm that moved through the area Friday evening, gutted the building between Sun N Lake and South Florida State College. The blaze engulfed and destroyed the free-standing building and severely damaged several motor homes nearby. We have been in business for 32 years here. We have a lot of family (and are) fortunate no one was hurt because it was after hours, Betty Cozier, who owns the business with her husband, Anthony, said Saturday morning. Cozier said several firefighters mentioned that lightning may have started the blaze. All the firemen said they think it was lightning. It was bad up here last night, the worst Ive ever seen it, Cozier said. West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department Chief Scott Mann said that lightning was a likely suspect, but the State Fire Marshals investigation would determine the official cause. The fire marshal came out last night and they did some preliminary investigating, Mann said Saturday. They will be back this weekend. The preliminary investigators are saying it was lightning. They are continuing the investigation through Monday.Mann said that West Sebring was the first to arrive on the scene Friday evening. Thats in our primary fire district. We arrived there at 6:30 p.m. last night and left at 1:30 this morning, Mann said. We had to call in a backhoe ... to pick up the rubble, move it around and extinguish all the hot spots. Mann confirmed that there were no civilian injuries, however one West Sebring firefighter was treated on the scene for heat exhaustion. All 10 volunteer fire departments in the county as well as the Sebring and Avon Park fire departments were on the scene. In total we had about 40 firemen out there, Mann said. Mann said that the fire was under control in just under 90 minutes. The Avon Park Fire Department arrived on scene at approximately 6:52 p.m., according to firefighter Paul Shannon. It was really ripping by the time we got there. We provided mutual aid for West Sebring. We provided a ladder truck for them and they needed more water supply, Shannon said. Firefighters had to run a line across U.S. 27 to the nearest hydrant, causing the highway to be shut down in both directions for more than two hours. 40 f ire f ighters battle blaze that destroys Camper Corral building Published Aug. 4 Firefighters battle roaring flames Aug.2 as the showroom of Camper Corral in Avon Park burns during a heavy thunderstorm.The blaze was sparked by lightning.

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 7 By PHIL ATTINGER WINTER HAVEN The Polk County Sheriffs Office has filed charges against 61 Avon Park Youth Academy residents in connection with the Aug. 17 riot, Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday. Charges range from rioting, introduction of contraband, grand theft, burglary, felony criminal mischief, petit theft, tampering with a coin operated device and theft of a controlled substance. Damage caused by the rioting juveniles between 16-18 years old has been estimated at $350,000 by Mark Frederick Magrini, maintenance director for G4S, the company that operates the facility for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Judd said that includes approximately $20,000 damage to prescription drugs. During a press conference Friday, Judd said DJJs cost may go higher. He plans to invoice the agency for the cost of responding to the riot, which in labor cost alone could run between $30,000-$40,000 for the 75 deputies he sent to the riot, he said. He doesnt know if other agencies that responded will follow suit, since the riot drew a total 75 more officers combined from the Highlands County Sheriffs Office, the Sebring Police Department, the Osceola County Sheriffs Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the State Fire Marshals Office and the Department of Corrections. Meghan Speakes, director of communications for DJJ, said she wouldnt be able to comment on any invoice until her agency receives one from Judd. However, she did say payments from DJJ to other agencies are usually only done if there is a contract agreement already in place. Judd said APYA is a great program and G4S had enough staff to handle the riot. However, he asserts that no outside response would have been necessary if staff had been given pepper spray and flex cuffs and the training to use them. Speakes said Secretary Wansley Walters has no intention of changing the agencys policy against using chemical restraint, electronic control devices or weapons on inmates. G4S personnel receive training in deescalation techniques and are told to call law enforcement if they feel its necessary. Judd said his deputies didnt have to use the tools they had, but said merely the fact that they had them and were trained to use them was a deterrent to the inmates. There has to be discipline, and if theres not discipline, you have to have the tools to deal with that, Judd said. Let me ask you something, and Im big on this: Why do we use pepper spray? It reduces injuries to our deputies. It reduces injuries to those we have to arrest. Judd said if APYA staff had pepper spray, they could have stopped the riot at the start and prevented both the damage, arrests and five juveniles going to the hospital from injuries sustained during the riot before officers arrived. A little pepper spray goes a long way, Judd said. The riot that broke out on Aug. 17 stemmed from a basketball game between two inmate teams. The loser was to pay the winner three packages of Cup o Noodles but refused to pay, Judd said. The teams started fighting. Members of G4S staff tried to break up the fight, but couldnt and it escalated. G4S staff were forced to retreat to a building near the gate while inmates broke into and damaged other buildings, including setting fire to the office that held inmate records and a Dumpster, Judd said. He said that when his deputies arrived, inmates were throwing objects at them from rooftops and riding around in stolen golf carts. They owned that facility. They took it away from G4S that night, Judd said. A total seven juveniles were taken to Florida Hospital Heartland Division in Sebring with injuries sustained during the fight and riot. Judd said there wasnt any video surveillance on site. Although it would not have prevented the riot, video footage would have helped identify all of those responsible for the damage, Judd said. He also said it would have helped demonstrate the full extent of the damage to DJJ officials before G4S personnel had inmates start cleanup the next day. Speakes said DJJ was very grateful that the Polk County Sheriffs Office offered to house inmates at the South Polk County Jail and was also thankful that the most serious inmate injury was a broken leg. She also said DJJ is doing a full investigation of the incident. We hope to learn how we can prevent it in the future, Speakes said. 61 charged in Youth Academy riot Published Sept. 13 Courtesy photos Damage caused by residents of the Avon Park Youth Academy during a riot Aug.17. Polk County Sheriff: Pepper spray would have prevented $350K in damages

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8 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 AMERICA FIRST A/C; 5.104"; 2.66"; Black plus three; process, welcome back 1/8 page; 00034546 RUSTY WEST SEAFOOD; 5.104"; 2.66"; Black; welcome back; 00034687 By PHIL ATTINGER AVON PARK The Avon Park City Council agreed to reimburse City Manager Julian Deleon for legal fees from fighting an ethics complaint. Councilman Garrett Anderson, who filed ethics complaints against Deleon, abstained from the vote. Deleon had given his attorneys fees as $8,500 in mid-August, but an itemized account was not included with Mondays agenda. Councilman Parke Sutherland said he wanted to see an itemized bill. Deputy Mayor Brenda Giles also said she would like to be sure the bill isnt as much as $50,000 or $100,000. City Attorney Gerald Buhr said he, as city attorney, would review any itemized list and determine what are reasonable legal fees. Deleon also asked the city not to seek reimbursement from him unless he was able to get reimbursement from Anderson through Floridas Commission on Ethics. Sutherland expressed concern that the city might prompt the Ethics Commission to not seek payment from Anderson by paying Deleon now. However, Buhr said the city is obligated under Florida law to provide an attorney or pay for one to defend a public official who incurs legal fees from an investigation and is cleared of allegations. Anderson said he believes Avon Park has seen more lawsuits in Deleons two years as city manager than in the last 20, and didnt believe didnt believe city taxpayers should pay Deleons legal bill. Mayor Sharon Schuler said that if Deleon were to seek funds through the Ethics Commission, the state would seek payment from Anderson. Anderson said thats fine. Why do the citizens of Avon Park have to pay that? Anderson asked. Anderson said that if the city sets a precedent, it would need to pay his attorney fees both for the ethics complaint and the investigation done at the city managers request -which found nothing against Anderson. The reason there were no findings is because you didnt cooperate with the investigation, Buhr said. Amidst rumbling from other council members, Anderson said that was only Buhrs opinion, since his actions did not stop the investigation. He also said his legal fees stemmed from being on the city council and the city council authorizing an investigation. Deleon said that when the city asked for an investigation, he cooperated fully and Anderson flat out refused. By direction of legal council, Anderson said. Sutherland said the reason Anderson would not be entitled to recoup funds is because no one filed an ethics complaint or lawsuit against him. An audience member called Sutherlands statement an opinion. He said he was elected to give his opinion and welcomed her to the podium, if she had asked permission to speak. He also said Anderson didnt have anything on the agenda asking for reimbursement and would need to submit that for a future meeting. Anderson asked if the city council could vote to reimburse his expenses upon seeing receipts. Sutherland said it would need to be reviewed and voted on at that time. Anderson also asked, since the Ethics Commission is not an actual court, if it was necessary for Deleon to hire an attorney. Buhr declined to answer, but suggested Andersons own attorney could look into that matter and bring a lawsuit. But Im saying hes going to be wasting his time and your money by doing so because youre not entitled to any money or attorneys fees from this panel, Buhr said. Complaints by Anderson were dismissed by the Ethics Commission for not meeting the threshold for probable cause. In his complaint, Anderson claimed that his ammunition manufacturing business -Anderson Arms Inc. -was investigated in retaliation for questioning why Deleon should be allowed to live in Lake Placid while Avon Parks city manager. Anderson claimed his business received visits from the county building inspector and city fire department inspector shortly after that, both of whom told him they were instructed to find something wrong. However, when questioned during the ethics investigation, both inspectors denied being sent by Deleon or telling Anderson their jobs were threatened if they didnt find violations. Deleon also said he couldnt direct the county official. In other communications with the News-Sun, Deleon also claimed that he had acted on a complaint from a member of the public that Andersons business had been improperly wired for manufacturing and was a hazard. Anderson said that inspectors and an investigation by the city found nothing wrong at his business. Update: The Ethics Commission has now forwarded Deleons case to the Division of Administrative Hearings, which would need to review his case before it proceeds, on Dec. 11. Avon Park City Council reimburses Deleon for legal bills from fighting Andersons ethics complaint Published Sept. 25 Anderson Deleon Charges were dismissed by ethics board

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 9 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/CITY H; 10.375"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034543 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR SEBRING Christopher King, the father who was on trial for the September 2012 death of his 24-month-old daughter, Amelia, brought and abrupt and unexpected end to the trial after pleading no contest before the first witness even took the stand. The trial turn after Judge William Sites decided to broaden the limitations on drug use dates as evidence in the trial. Initially, Sites had limited the dates that could be used in the trial testimony to the days the court had full knowledge of King being with his daughter, which were Sept. 6-7, 2012. Amelia was left in a truck outside a Spring Lake home on Sept. 7 and died of heat stroke. Sites, however, changed his mind and agreed to let the state include testimony involving days prior to the date Amelia was with her father after the a key witness could not nail down specific dates of drug use and stated it happened over multiple days before Amelia's death Sites and the state agreed it would be important for the jury to hear evidence of methamphetamine use throughout the week. Defense attorney Shirley Whitsitt asked for a continuation of the trial, stating her client did not feel ready for trial since the limitations were loosened. Sites did not grant a continuation, but allowed Whitsitt the remainder of Tuesday and a fair amount of time Wednesday morning to speak with a toxicologist who could shed light on the affects of methamphetamine in the body and how it could be related to culpable negligence. Wednesday morning continued in the same fashion with Whitsitt trying to buy more time to speak with a toxicologist. Sites granted a recess during which both sides spoke to a University of South Florida toxicologist over a conference call. Whitsitt and prosecuting attorney Richard Castillo peppered the toxicologist with a number of questions regarding meth and it's lingering affects in the body. According to the toxicologist, methamphetamine is excreted from the body within 24 hours or less, however the effects may linger for days. The toxicologist also added that if mixed with alcohol, a depressant, methamphetamine, a stimulant, would most certainly cause a severe "crash," where the user sleeps for a long period of time. "Sleep is most definitely an affect of a crash, sometimes for several hours," the toxicologist said via telephone. King, who was not present during the conference call, spoke to Whitsitt after the call and returned to the courtroom to enter an open plea of no contest, which Sites accepted. Castillo was somewhat satisfied with the outcome of the proceedings when he spoke to the News Sun Thursday morning. "My goal was to get him a guilty conviction whether it was by trial, plea or jury," Castillo said. "For selfish reasons I would have liked to go to trial because I had a really good case, but it really doesn't matter to me how the conviction came. He plead straight up to the judge and the advantage to that is the issues are no longer appealable. He can't come back later and appeal saying it was prejudice because the jury never heard any testimony. They never heard any of the issues." Update: King was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Dec. 16 King pleads no contest in death of daughter Published Oct. 30 King Left 2-year-old daughter Amelia in truck,where she died of heat stroke in September of 2012

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10 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 CORNERSTONE HOSPICE/M.P. HERNA; 10.375"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034545 By PHIL ATTINGER AVON PARK Turnout may not have been heavy among the 4,431 registered voters in Avon Park, but a 3-2 majority voted to keep Mayor Sharon Schuler and Councilman Parkle Sutherland. Of 850 votes cast, Schuler got 525 votes, or 61.9 percent. Her opponent, Greg Bubba Warner, got 323 votes -38.1 percent. Sutherland got 534 votes, 63.1 percent, while Jonathan Remick got 312 votes, 36.9 percent. Voters also approved of changes to the city charter by a 2-1 margin, with 532 votes for it (67 percent) and 262 votes against it (33 percent). Schuler said she is looking forward to improving the business climate in the town, annexing more property and bringing in more jobs for the citizens. I want to thank all the people that supported me and helped us (her and Sutherland) retain our seats, she said. Sutherland was less formal. I guess Im happy, he said while driving the town with his 15-year-old son, taking down campaign signs as quickly as possible. Im going to go home and keep on keepin on. Both said they look forward to having the city revamp the fire assessment to make it more equitable to individual residents. The level of the fire assessment was one of the issues in the campaign, along with local economic development, providing more transparency, helping spur more citizen involvement in city business and the performance of City Manager Julian Deleon. Both Schuler and Sutherland said they were pleased with Deleons performance, especially since he has presided over annexations that have added two square miles to the city limits. Schuler has served on the Avon Park City Council since 1995. Sutherland, 53, is a local businessman and attorney who has served on the council three years and Warner, 57, served the city as a police officer for from 1986-2006 before retiring and then getting hired as code enforcement officer a year later. Warner did not return calls for comment after the election, but had expressed concerns prior to the election that recent city staff cuts and increased duties would reduce city service. He also said he would like the City Council to relax public participation rules at meetings and throw away the five-minute timer to encourage more participation. Remick, 26, is a relative newcomer to Avon Park city government, although he does work in his fathers gun shop on Main Street and has bought property in the city. He still wants to be involved in city politics. He said he would like to see if the city would consider meeting with Grow Florida, an industrial and economic development gardening think tank out of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, in hopes of finding new ways to improve the local economy. Incumbents Schuler, Sutherland and new city charter approved by Avon Park voters Phil Attinger/News-Sun Mayor Sharon Schuler and Councilman Parke Sutherland take their oaths of office Nov.25. Published Nov. 7

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 11 Lord's Farm; 10.375"; 2.66"; Black; -; 00034721 News-Sun staff SEBRING The odor coming from 4315 Lakewood Road in Sebring was so bad it could be smelled from the road, and the first deputies on scene thought there might be a dead body inside the home. Instead, deputies found 22 adult cats, five kittens and 18 dogs in deplorable condition. The animals were malnourished, infested with fleas and covered in feces. Several of them were near death. One dogs flea infestation was so bad, deputies reported, that it was impossible to tell what color the dogs skin was without removing fleas, which had literally eaten holes in the dogs skin. Michelle Ann Brown, 59, who lives in the home, has been charged with 45 counts of animal cruelty and is in the Highlands County Jail on $45,000 bond. People who know her were caught completely by surprise. I was flabbergasted, said Humane Society Director Judy Spiegel. Ive known her for a while, animals and rescue are her life. Veterinarian Elton Gissendanner also knows Brown. Over the years, she has brought many animals to him for care. He said he never suspected she had a problem because of her reputation as an animal advocate. The same Saturday Browns animals were rescued, Gissendanner said, she had brought a tiny puppy to him. (The puppy) weighs a pound and a half and was in bad shape with fleas, the veterinarian said. (Brown) told me shed rescued her from an unscrupulous breeder. Shes so respected and so nice, and done so much good I had trouble believing (she was a hoarder) when I heard. Its a disease of some kind that makes people do this. According to Karen L. Cassidy, writing for the Anxiety and Depression Association of Americas website, (Animal hoarders) have every intention to care for their pets, but their difficulties with organization, attention, and focus make it easy for them to keep their living spaces very messy with animal waste and clutter ... They imagine the wonderful way they will heal, love and nurture their pets, while overlooking effects of having too many of them ... they confuse their loving the animals with the reality of their inability to provide a safe, clean, and healthy home for them. In Browns case, the filth was so overwhelming deputies and animal control officers had to don protective gear in order to remove the animals from the house. The entire home -including the garage -was full of animal feces, according to a Highlands County Sheriffs Office report, to the point where it was impossible to determine what the surface of the floor was. Many of the animals had mange, the report said. Three of the dogs were so malnourished they couldnt walk. Other were locked in crates that were too small for them to stand up and turn around. Some of the animals food and water bowls contained large amounts of feces, which appeared to be several weeks old, and some of the animals had resorted to consuming the feces to survive, deputies reported. Darryl Scott, Highlands County Animal Control director, said it will take time to sort everything out. It will be to the State Attorney and the Highlands County Sheriffs Office to decide what the next step will be. In the meantime the dogs and cats are being attended to at the shelter. Scott said a few dogs in very bad shape were sent to a veterinarian Theyve been wormed and treated for fleas and are eating and drinking. Most of the are real small, little ones. They were in crates so small theyre happy to be able to run in our larger kennels, Scott said. It all worked out. Fortunately our numbers were down. Woman charged with keeping 45 animals in deplorablecondition in Sebring home Published Nov. 7 Brown Courtesy photos Deputies found 22 adult cats,five kittens and 18 dogs in deplorable condition in a home on Lakewood Road in Sebring.Some of the dogs,like the one at left,were so weak they could barely walk.

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BY SAMANTHA GHOLAR AVON PARK Its not about me; its about letting the people in the community know what we are doing here at the college, South Florida State Colleges new president Dr. Thomas Leitzel said. The new president sat comfortably in a chair in his bare office mid-morning on his second day on the job. The room didnt have a personal feel just yet, but theres no doubt that Leitzel will bring his personality not only to the presidents office, but to SFSC as well. The Pennsylvania native chatted excitedly about his new position at the institution, exuding confidence and a strong work ethic. After a phone call from a search consultant, interviews and a tour of the SFSC facilities, Leitzel became very interested in the presidents position. The search consultant was right. Its an outstanding college with good, solid leadership in the past ... I wasnt forced to move, it was just an opportunity. My faith leads me, so it wasnt something I took lightly and this is a faithful adventure. It was with a lot of thought, preparation and prayer and gut instinct that I arrived here, Leitzel said. The 56-year-old has a strong background in higher education and was in his former position as president of the Technical College of the Lowcounty in Beaufort, S.C. for five years before deciding to brave the waters of Central Florida. Leitzel laughed and smiled as he watched a thunderstorm emerge just outside his office and stated moving to Florida in the middle of hurricane season is just a part of the adventure. Leitzel is thrilled that he is backed by a stellar board of trustees, instructors, faculty and community organizations. Whats really neat about this college are all the opportunities that already exist and what I can bring to it is a spirit of team leadership. Right now this institution is in the process of going to baccalaureate programs. What a great place to be at where they are kind of changing the landscape of the future for the students, for everybody. Were moving forward with a new set of operational primers, Leitzel said. With new territory usually comes challenges or concerns, however Leitzels positive attitude is a refreshing, and contagious, part of what makes him who he is. When asked if he had any worries or concerns about stepping into the giant shoes of long-time former president Dr. Norman Stephens, Leitzel answered with confidence. Im not worried about too much. We just plan together and we lead together. There arent problems, just opportunities. Theres always that curiosity though, you know? Whats the new guy like? Does he have a sense of humor? Leitzel said with a smile. Community relations director Deborah Latter said that the college is in great financial state for a new president coming into his position. The college is in great shape financially and in addition of financially, tremendous leadership and support from the board of trustees. Thats really important. We have a board that just upholds our mission and vision and they will do whatever they can to support students ... Theyre outstanding, Leitzel said. Leitzel hasnt set any particular goals yet, though he does have plans to get out and get involved with the organizations and community and especially the students. The college is in fine shape, so theres no sense of urgency, but thats not to say we dont develop these goals. We will make sure that we examine what we need to do in our academic programs, look for opportunities to make sure were successful in our expanded baccalaureate degree programs, but at the same time I want to make sure that we are responsive to the community. Part of my job will be to get to know members of the community ... and then we talk about needs and where the community sees us going, Leitzel said. So immediate goals, no, because well work on that with time and well make sure we do that from what we call a strategic perspective. SFSCs new president is confident that things will continue to go smoothly at the institution and is focused on the students achieving degrees and learning skills so that they can come to work in this community. Leitzel commends SFSC for having a small student/instructor ratio in which students can get to know their instructors and have mentors, which he believes is very important. This institution, at its last SACS (Southern Association of College Schools) evaluation, was given zero recommendations. None. Thats incredible, Leitzel said. My former college is going through this right now and its doing great but I dont think that it will come back with no recommendations, so that is saying a lot about this institution and its administration and faculty. Leitzels referred to himself as the colleges biggest cheerleader now that he has taken over as president. Its just perfect. I have a beautiful view, nice office, great staff and really wonderful people in the community. What the community can be assured of what they will see from South Florida State College is a continuance of excellence, Leitzel said. 12 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 GOLF, ETC.; 5.104"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, right side welcome ba; 00034690 Thomas Leitzel takes helm as SFSC president Dr.Thomas Leitzel took over as president of South Florida Community College in July. Katara Simmons/News-Sun Published July 5

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By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY SEBRING Kevin Roberts, CEO of the Champion for Children Foundation resplendent in a shiny white zoot suit complete with suspenders, padded shoulders and pegged pants walked on air Thursday night. Pat Leidel and Nancy Hensley, board members and tireless workers on the project; Suzanne Hunnicutt, its architect; and designer Meredith Keiber were just as giddy. And, why not? The occasion was the elegant party celebrating the Champion for Children Foundations latest project turning an abandoned old movie house on Sebrings Historic Circle into a live theater where children will be exposed to the arts and in a setting so stylish it is perfect for special occasions. The grand opening of the Champion For Childrens Circle Theatre comes after two and a half years of obstacles, frustrations, sweat, toil, blisters and tears. My emotions are bursting out of my zoot suit, Roberts said. We did it. With Gods providence and blessings, weve restored an old dinosaur ready to be torn down and transformed the building into a place where we can transform children with family centered (programs) that will stimulate, captivate and delight. Sebring Mayor George Hensley put it a different way. What was old has been made new again, he said. Its wonderful. I thought I was in New York and it was 1923 all over again. What an incredible reconstruction job of this historic building in downtown that will enhance the lives of the children in Highlands County. Its amazing, said Pete Zeeger, director of the Avon Park Youth Academy another Foundation project that took an abandoned part of an air force base and turned it into a school of last resort for troubled boys. Kevin Roberts is the rock star, Zeeger said. Hes the one who got all this done. In the summer of 1923 the building, which is at 202 N. Circle Drive, opened as a movie theater. The only air-conditioned business in the area, it was popular for years. Sebring native Craig Johnson remembers coming to the movies later as a youngster. I havent been inside for years, he said. I dont remember it being this nice. He grinned, I mean, theyve done a really great job. In fact, the large crowd of invited guests were all overwhelmed by the nearly finished restoration. Exposed brick walls, peacock tail patterned carpeting, sconces, chandeliers and hammered metal ceiling tiles meld into an elegant, balanced whole. What a tribute to our community, said Jeff Roth, who is executive director of another outstanding Champion for Children success the Childrens Advocacy Center, which once was a derelict convenience store. Its incredible. Over the top, said Jack Richie, chairman of the Highlands County Commission. The Champion for Children did a fabulous job of restoring the building, said Andrew Fells, a member of the Sebring City Council. Its a great asset for our children and community. Roberts beamed cutting the red ribbon with a pair of scissors about 2 feet long, and the audience gave him and the Foundations realized dream a standing ovation. Update: There has been a lot of activity at the Circle Theatre since its opening July 18, 2013. The Highlands County Tea Party was the first to book an event following the grand opening. Filmmaker Dennis Michael Lynch brought his 2013 Never Forget Tour just a couple of weeks later to a crowded theater, playing clips from his latest documentary, They Come to America II. A number of concerts have been held at the theatre and the first childrens theatrical performance, The Big Bad Musical, is set for Jan. 3-4. There has even been a wedding take place at the renovated site. To help draw attention to the space, James R. Hahn Productions painted a story book mural on the outside wall. News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 13 X TRIPLE H SEPTIC AND SEWER; 5.104"; 5.47"; Black plus three; process, welcome back; 00034688 Circle Theatre gets very grand opening Published July 21 Katara Simmons/News-Sun Kevin Roberts (holding scissors) was joined on stage by several other dignitaries to cut the ribbon July 18 at the Champion for Childrens Circle Theatre.The ceremony had a 1920s theme,paying tribute to 1923,when the building at 202 N.Circle Drive was built as a movie theater.

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14 News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 By SAMANTHAGHOLAR VERO BEACH Former Highlands County commissioner Jeff Carlson was acquitted of felony charges in the death of his wife, Julie, in a July 2010 boating accident. He was convicted of two misdemeanor charges of boating under the influence and navigation violations. Earlier, a tearful Carlson testified about the day of the accident. The state said Carlson was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Carlson faced two felony charges: BUI (Boating under the influence) manslaughter and vessel homicide, both carrying 15-year sentences. If convicted Carlson, 43, could have been sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison. The accident happened while the couple vacationed with in-laws, Sebring City Administrator Scott Noethlich and his wife, Annie. Carlson was operating the couples boat when the vessel struck a piling in a water channel shortly after leaving the dock of a local restaurant. Julie was pronounced dead at Sebastian Regional Medical Center due to severe head trauma. The week-long trial began Tuesday, Aug. 27. The 19th Circuit States Attorney office was represented by David Dodd and Chris Taylor. According to Carlsons testimony, he and Scott Noethlich spent the day fishing in the familiar waters around North Hutchinson Island near their Fort Pierce campground. Carlson and Noethlich returned to their wives around lunch time. The couples enjoyed dinner and a movie Friday evening. Carlson recalled the events of the Saturday night the accident occurred. Did you drink that day? defense attorney Michael Snure asked Carlson. We probably had a couple of beers around 10 a.m. both days, yes, Carlson replied. Snure questioned Carlson regarding his meals, mood and the condition of the boat. After several minutes of recounting his grouper and soup at a local restaurant, Carlson described the groups activities just before sunset on that day. We left Waterside Grill and I went to check boat to make sure it would start around 12:30. The batteries were dead, so I went to try to find one. It was low tide so while we were waiting we fished. When the boat was charged we headed back to campground. We had dogs with us so we let the dogs out, I sat in hammock, charged the boat again. At least another hour passed by, Carlson said. We left camp again and headed north around 2:30. Snures next questions sparked emotions in Carlson. What were you headed north for? Was there any particular destination you were headed to? Snure asked. No, we were just heading north. The girls liked to look at the houses around the inlet especially around Vero. There is some beautiful property around there, Carlson said. So just sight-seeing and fishing, Snure asked. Yes, sir, said Carlson. Carlson was then asked if he recalled having any alcohol around that time. Carlson stated that he probably had a couple of beers while they were around the inlet. There was a pretty sunset that day, Carlson said, fighting tears. We stopped and took pictures. We saw some dolphins, then we headed to Captain Hirams for dinner. When you arrived did you feel under the influence at all? Snure asked. No, sir, said Carlson. Carlson recalled having two rum and Cokes at dinner, one while eating appetizers and one approximately 30 minutes later when his main entre arrived. Carlson also recalled having at least one glass of water with dinner. I left table around 9 p.m. I paid, signed the credit card receipt, went to dance floorWe danced for about 45 minutes The set ended and the band took a break around 10 p.m., so we left the restaurant and walked to the dock and prepared the boat to leave, Carlson said. Noethlich initially moved the boat away from the dock as he stated in his testimony earlier this week, Carlson confirmed. The boats spotlight was not working so Carlson and Noethlich switch positions and Carlson took over. It was a full moon that night; it was pretty bright out. You could see reflective material in the distance could even see some of the bigger signs. Went out towards what I thought was the channel, Carlson said. Julie, Scott and Annie were situated at the front of the boat keeping watch. Just before the collision, Carlson stated he recalled hearing Scott and Annie yell something along the lines of look out. I turned the boat to the right slightly because I thought that was the best thing to doJust before we hit the piling my wife stood up and starting walking toward me, Carlson said. Carlson stated again that he was not drunk when the group left the restaurant. Dodd cross examined Carlson briefly, asking why he would navigate waters he was not fully familiar with without a spotlight at night. You are aware that you cant stop immediately. Youre an experienced boater. You know there are no brakes on a boat...You couldve, if you wanted to, idled out like you did when you came in, correct? Dodd asked Carlson. I couldve done a lot of things, Carlson said. But you made the decision to throttle it out. Your 200-horsepower boat, you put it on a plane going what experts say and have calculated approximately 28 miles an hour. You went in at 10 miles an hour in the daytime but came out going almost three times that at night, after drinking all day, Dodd said. Snure offered Carlson two more simple questions following the states cross examination. Jeff when you made the decision did you think it was safe? asked Snure. Yes. Jeff did you try to kill your wife? No, Carlson said in tears. Update: Judge Robert Pegg sentenced Carlson to a 30-day jail sentence, however the jail time was suspended. Carlson was also sentenced to 18 months of probation and will have to pay fines and court costs totaling approximately $25,000. Carlson acquitted of manslaughter,avoids jail time Published Aug. 30 Carlson

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News-Sun Welcome Back December 29,2013 15 VANITY HAIR SALON; 5.104"; 10.5"; Black; welcome back ; 00034718 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR SEBRING You mother may have told you to wait an hour after you eat before you go swimming. The City of Sebring proved to be even more cautious than even the most protective of moms, waiting much longer than that four years, 11 months and 27 days longer to re-open City Pier Beach on Lake Jackson for swimming after a man drowned in the dredge hole off shore. The safety inspection results came back in today and everything passed, City Administrator Scott Noethlich said. City Pier is now open for swimming. It was on June 6, 2008 that 23-yearold Bobby Clark drowned while trying to swim across the dredge hole. The beach has been officially closed to swimming since, although many people ignored the warnings and took a dip anyway, most notable Heartland Triathlon participants. City officials mulled over whether filling the hole or placing warning signs around it was the best solution for four years. The city council voted in the fall to finally fill the dredge hole at a cost of $114,000. The dredge project began in late February and was completed around the first of April. Water and bacteria levels at City Pier were tested two weeks ago by the Department of Health and all the results came back within safe levels. Sebrings City Pier Beach finally re-opened for swimming Published May 10 By SAMANTHA GHOLAR SEBRING A full year has passed in the blink of an eye and many friends and family members of Aaron Doty still find it hard to believe its been a year since they last saw the young mans smile The burned body of 20-year-old Doty was discovered in the north end of the Sun N Lake subdivision around 1:30 p.m. on Monday June 11, 2012. Dotys died following a brutal beating at a house party at 5504 Granada Blvd. A year later, murder defendants Jonathan Ray Rodriguez, 22, and Kenneth Felipe, 19, remain in custody in Highlands County jail, awaiting trial date which has yet to been set. Adriana Rodriguez (no relation to Jonathan Rodriguez) pled guilty to her charges of tampering with evidence in March of this year. She accepted a plea deal, was sentenced to five years probation and agreed to cooperate with testimony in the prosecution. Nicole Hebert was arrested with charges of accessory after a first-degree murder and remains in Highlands County jail serving the remainder of a 364-day sentence. Upon Heberts release, she must complete nearly 10 years of probation and testify in the murder trial against Felipe, who was her boyfriend, and Jonathan Rodriguez. She drove the pair to Orlando following Dotys murder. Other defendants in the case Giovanni Burgos and Travis Makris remain out on bond and await upcoming pre-trial conferences and possible plea deals. Burgos allegedly hid the two murder suspects at his home in Orlando and Makris is accused of concealing evidence. The Justice for Aaron Doty Facebook page as more than 3,500 members. Each day, people continue to offer prayers, kind words and memories of Doty. Local student Roxanne Judd along with the Doty family, Jackie Meabe and Debbie Johnson have been making strides to pass the Aaron Doty Law which would hold accountable any witnesses to a felony who failed to report the crime. Update: The Highlands County Legislative Delegation was briefed on the proposed Doty Law Oct. 30 in Sebring. State Sen. Denise Grimsley said then that she would rather see the trial play out before any action was taken in that direction. Doty case hits 1st anniversary Published June 12